Source for parts not on the fiche

[Soliton]

I have been working on and around tank and frame and some of the mounting parts are getting a bit worn so I thought I would get replacement but I can't seem to find them on the fiche.

The bits in question are:
1 - The expanding washer/nut combination that mounts the side panel to the tank ( rubber tube with a nut at the end that expands when you tighten the bolt)
2 - Speed clips - The flat metal clips that go onto plastic parts and allow you to put in a bolt without a nut behind it.
3 - A collection of the plain (not security) torx bolts that are use to secure body panels to the frame. The plain torx with a broad head seem to be non-existant in Australia. Everything that is the right diameter is missing the broad top and none of them come with the pointed tip that allows them to seat easily.

Any guidance on a supplier is GREATLY appreciated!

Sol

[shards]

Try here....http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?m ... spid=51767

Select the appropriate section (Frame and Body parts in your case), and get the part number.

Then go here and order it... http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/ ... NU=15&M=30

I buy ALL my BMW stuff from them, they are sharply priced and deliver to NZ super quick.

[Soliton]

Thank you senor,

You were spot on the money!

Sol

[Soliton]

I used a Google search criteria of M5x25 Torx and wound up with these these guys -

http://www.screwsandmore.de/

The company seems to be based in Germany. One of the really common sizes for attaching body parts is listed on the parts fiche as M5x14. This company does an M5 x 16 that has the flanged top and is made in stainless steel. The difference is that the cost is Euro 2.99 for 10 !

http://www.screwsandmore.de/en/10-pcs-I ... lange.html

The only thing I cant determine is if they have the pointed tip that makes them easier to seat.

I am going to give them a go, if they turn out to be OK it may be a good source for cheap torx bolts without having to shell out 67 pence a throw.

Here's hoping!