Engine Cover Bolt Help - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

eldiaoble · 11-09-2009, 03:05 AM

I have a 1mz and I want to remove the engine cover, but of the two bolts that are holding it in , one of them the ridges are all totally worn out and I dont know what to do. I asked Toyota and for them to even take a look at it, I would have to pay 40 bucks for a half hour.

Any help would be useful thanks.

bigbird · 11-09-2009, 04:12 AM

they are a bitch to get off when stripped. they will have to be tapped to be removed...at least without braking anything.

abew330 · 11-09-2009, 10:10 AM

when you go to Toyota, go around back to the service garage. ask any mechanic person you come across to look at the car for a second (have you car around back by garage) then explain your problem.

i once had wheel locks (factory) my key broke. i went to toyo buy another key (i think it was 46) so i passed being the cheapa** that i am.
i then asked if they can just remove the locks for me. toyo told me i would have to pay$$ for each hour. i walked out, i took my car around to the garage and asked any guy for help. the guy went got a key and remove the locks within 5 mins FREE

i would get a dermel and make a cut down the center of the bolt head then use a Flathead screwdriver.

ekopel · 11-09-2009, 11:39 PM

dude, a great investment is an easy out. it will remove them. i have had the same exact problems. you prob wont be able to get a mech to do it for free for you since they get paid by the job...