What did you have the torque set to on the torque wrench ? Or were you doing it bare handed? <Yes I'm being a smart a**> I'd chase the hole with a tap...... Maybe a helicoil is in order... Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black |