Idler bolt

[ralphbrown15]

I recently replaced the engine in my mini, with the same 998 auto. As i go to put the driveshafts in there is a bolt in the way on the left hand side, I think this is the idler bolt but I'm not sure. Its in the way of the gaiter and sticks out a bit yet I can manage to screw it further in as its really tight.

Any idea what I could do to fix this? I cant manage to get the gaiter on as its in the way.

Cheers

[raylee29]

maybe someones put a bolt thats too long in there try the one from your old setup if you still have it or a pic might help
Ray

[kalkat]

Errrr.......idler bolt?

[mra-minis]

That sounds like the early filter bolt, if that is removed it will be very hard to get it in again without stripping the box out of the car