Original BMW Valve Cover Collar Screw M6 with Sealing Grommet for BMW M3 E90/E92/E93 (2008–2013)

This Original BMW collar screw is the M6 fastener that holds the valve cover to the cylinder head on the 2008–2013 BMW M3 with the S65 engine. Each screw carries an integrated sealing grommet, so the grommet comes as part of the screw instead of as a separate piece. On the M3 it also provides a ground point for the ignition coil harness. BMW weighs it at 19 g (0.67 oz) and has supplied this version since June 2007. It is made in Germany.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

Valve cover fasteners clamp the cover evenly against its gasket, which keeps oil inside the top of the engine and holds the cover steady through heat cycles. This number replaced the earlier 11-12-7-838-273, and BMW rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so the newer screw can go into cars first built with the earlier part. BMW uses this one screw for the S65 M3 across the E90, E92, and E93 bodies, both before and after the facelift. PMB sells it individually.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW Parts)
• Part number: 11-12-7-841-218
• BMW name: Collar screw
• Thread size: M6
• Integrated sealing grommet
• Also a ground point for the ignition coil harness
• Weight: 19 g (0.67 oz)
• Production start: June 2007
• Replaces 11-12-7-838-273, exchangeable retrospectively
• Made in Germany
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24 months

Common Questions

Does this screw replace 11-12-7-838-273?
Yes. BMW shows 11-12-7-841-218 as the newer number for 11-12-7-838-273 and rates the change exchangeable retrospectively.

Is the sealing grommet included?
Yes. The grommet is integrated into the screw, so it arrives as one piece.

Why does this screw matter for the ignition coils?
Besides holding the valve cover down, it provides the ground point for the ignition coil harness on the S65 M3.

PMB has supported BMW owners with factory hardware for more than 20 years.

Fitment & Compatibility

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