Spark Plug Removal and Air filter question
#1
Spark Plug Removal and Air filter question
On Sunday I wanted to change my plugs. As soon as I tried to remove the ignition coil fixing bolts on the rear bank they stripped immediately (using a screw driver). The screws on the rear were different than the ones on the front/lower bank under the cover - meaning they were not the kind you could use a socket on - just plain screws.
Any tips on how to remove (obviously I will replace with new bolts afterwards)??
Also, I replaced the air filter (easy-anyone can do this) I found some oil residue - is this normal?
Any tips on how to remove (obviously I will replace with new bolts afterwards)??
Also, I replaced the air filter (easy-anyone can do this) I found some oil residue - is this normal?
#6
Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Damn, why did the prior owner use screws on the rear bank - anyone else experience this?
Originally posted by medicsonic
Reread his post, he doesn't have the bolts with screws in them, he just has screws. I think you may be screwed if you try it yourself. Goto a shop and see if they can help you.
Reread his post, he doesn't have the bolts with screws in them, he just has screws. I think you may be screwed if you try it yourself. Goto a shop and see if they can help you.
#8
Possibly you can used a Dremel tool with
a cut-off wheel to put a "new" vertical slot in the buggered-up screw - providing you have enough working room. Then, i would use some type of a penetrant to loosen the threads a little, and then work with your screwdriver on the new slot that yoyu cut in the old screw. When/if you are successful, replace the bad screws with the correct ones that came from the factory. They probably had a hex head that yoyu can use a socket on.
#9
Re: Possibly you can used a Dremel tool with
Originally posted by Rit
a cut-off wheel to put a "new" vertical slot in the buggered-up screw - providing you have enough working room. Then, i would use some type of a penetrant to loosen the threads a little, and then work with your screwdriver on the new slot that yoyu cut in the old screw. When/if you are successful, replace the bad screws with the correct ones that came from the factory. They probably had a hex head that yoyu can use a socket on.
a cut-off wheel to put a "new" vertical slot in the buggered-up screw - providing you have enough working room. Then, i would use some type of a penetrant to loosen the threads a little, and then work with your screwdriver on the new slot that yoyu cut in the old screw. When/if you are successful, replace the bad screws with the correct ones that came from the factory. They probably had a hex head that yoyu can use a socket on.
#12
Sorry to hear about your luck. Hope this is only one or two screws that are messed up. If the dremel method doesn't work, I think they make reverse direction drill bits. Maybe you could drill a small pilot hole into the screw and then use the reverse bit to hopefully grap the screw and back it out. I would probably let someone else do it - so they are liable.
As for the oil on your filter, yes that is normal. There shouldn't be a lot but some is normal. Clean or replace your pvc valve.
As for the oil on your filter, yes that is normal. There shouldn't be a lot but some is normal. Clean or replace your pvc valve.
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