[Mike K]

Hey Chris,

You’ll likely have problems finding the replacement bolts. Back when I did mine, FCP had them for under 1$ each. Now they state on their site that they aren’t allowed to sell them.

Maybe we all need to ride heard on the NHTSA to see why this is taking so long?? I personally have little trust in having a dealer mess with my self repaired E91, but I’d sure love to get reimbursed or have the recall cleared at least.

BTW I changed the ESS along with plugs and coils. I also cleaned the Vanos solenoids and those Vanos filters on the passenger side of the engine.

[2010_328i]

Good evening, George.

Again, thank you so much for sharing/providing such detailed information. This is an amazing forum with fantastic members such as yourself Sir. I have some parts already delivered and am waiting on the special tool and replacement bolts.

I will also look into the "Recalls & Tread Act Reimbursement" process and get going with that as soon as I'm able to. I will update as time and progress permits.

Thank you again,
Chris