Turns out it wasn't just the flange bolts missing...

"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko) 12/26/2013 at 13:49 • Filed to: E36 ISSUES

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The front half of the remaining rear flange had rusted in half. The ensuing vibrations fucked with the other connections, so I have some band clamps to replace 4 of the U clamps. The $8 fix has now become a $55 fix. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 13:50

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooo...............

EL_ULY > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 13:51

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lol yup :]

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 13:52

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Time to get to work, it's cold outside, too. fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 13:55

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Ugh. I know. I'm getting under my hood after work to replace the bolt I broke on Tuesday, put the belt back on and hope it all works right.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 14:17

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And of course the band clamps won't work on the rear-mid pipe because of the stupid fucking jog over bends. I can hopefully use them fore and aft of the cats. Now I have to try to find some other clamps to work on the rear-mids. Yay me!
FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 14:20

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Super glue.

Agrajag > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 14:24

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That's annoying. Hope that's all it is.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 15:39

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Band clamps worked perfectly for the cats. Had to order in three other clamps, will get them on tomorrow.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Agrajag 12/26/2013 at 15:40

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Grew a little bit more costly, had to get three other clamps, but should be good tomorrow.

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 15:51

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Could be worse!

Haven't found an alternator bolt yet...

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 16:02

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Go to a Lowes, figure out what thread it is, measure how long it needs to be and buy what you need.

Or go to a BMW dealer and buy it, it should not be as bad as you think.

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:04

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Nope. Went to Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, three auto parts stores. No 6" M10x1.5 bolts. Today I can go to Fastenal, though, they have everything.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 16:15

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If they don't got it, they'll make it.

They made the Grade 8 bolts for my Pinto's lower control arms.

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:17

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They didn't have the right pitch to make them either. Just no selection in M10 above about 4-5". Doesn't matter what grade.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:20

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any time you can fix something on a BMW for under $100, you win.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 16:20

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Have you gone to the dealer?

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:21

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No that's quite a bit further away, and I don't like them. I just decided to wait until I get back home today, Fastenal should be open and they weren't for the last two days.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Clown Shoe Pilot 12/26/2013 at 16:21

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It really helps to not use BMW parts.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:22

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very true. Bavarian Auto has supplied me with many fine non-OE parts over the years and I'm sure saved me thousands.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 16:26

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Something like this?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Clown Shoe Pilot 12/26/2013 at 16:28

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The only time I've had to go to the dealer, it was for things I needed ASAP.

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:28

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Yep that's the bolt. Except I think it's closer to 150mm. And Summit isn't close to me either.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:30

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the same boat - we are in it

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ddavidn 12/26/2013 at 16:31

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Fastenal should be able to make it for you.

ddavidn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/26/2013 at 16:32

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Yup, I sure hope so. Otherwise Amazon will have me one tomorrow.