What did you do for your M3 today?

[Nate047]

I cross threaded that bolt too on a friends car. In my opinion it has nothing to do with that washer but rather with aftermarket rear differential case bushings. Because of those there was no way to align the front mount properly.
Power flex also in my case.
If you replaced the 2 rear bushings also that is you issue IMO

Yea I am going to replace them all with OEM. I was trying to cover my own eyes and convince myself it was fine, in spite of what everyone said, because I am trying to save money. Lesson learned.

[Nate047]

Sorry for the harsh comment but did not you read we said it goes all the way by hand? All three diff bolts. Now timesert. I have some of the right length you can have for free. I would lend you the tool but they can break if not done right.

or just go to the next size up, and use a nordlock there too.

Yea no that’s fair, I did read that and I kind of knew but wanted to convince myself otherwise. Lesson learned, again. I’m going to replace all the mounts with OEM, get new bolts, I have Nord lock washers, and I’m going to farm out the timesert.

I’m also using this as a sign to slow down and really think about what needs to be done vs what I can do quickly. I don’t really “need” the car back on the road on any timeframe, as much as I miss driving it. I have made too many dumb mistakes on small jobs in the attempt to speed things up. Now I’m trying really hard to change that.

[maupineda]

you can borrow my kit if you promise not to break it.