A4 B8 TFSI Crank Case Screw Hole Broken

[Vorlockfoss]

Hi all,

How's things?

I have an issue I caused today.  I was tightening 2 bolts on my Crank Cover, to 8 Nm + 45°, and the back of not just one, but 2 screw holes 'pinged' off as I tightened the screws.  Now, you could say that maybe I used the wrong screw, but they are all the same shape & size, so not sure what or why.  Anyway, all that aside, as I was simply !Removed! the screw in to the hole, the back of a hole on the left of the Crank Cover popped off with a ping.  It's a clean break & I'm not sure it will have any adverse affect, if any.  I then went and did the same to another screw hole back on the right side of the Crank Cover...!  I can only assume I missed 2 shorter screws, but I don't see how.  It is possible that they both had a little silicone residue & the pressure simply caused the backs to pop off, I don't know.

My question is, am I right in thinking there will be no adverse affect?

Thanks all in advance,

Paul.

[Vorlockfoss]

Update: No adverse affects...