Engine Stand Bolt Size - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

gcs118 · 07-08-2003, 10:20 AM

I have the 2.2L I4 (5S-FE?) and I am about to lift it out of the car. This is my first engine to take out, and so far things have gone pretty well. I need to know, however, what size bolt kit I need to get so the engine will properly fit onto the stand. I believe the bolts simply go where the bellhousing bolts would, but I am not 100% positive. Any information is greatly appreciated, thank you!

Deep · 07-08-2003, 10:40 AM

That would be correct.

2drcam · 07-08-2003, 10:52 AM

the bolts are 12mm 1.25 angle

you have to remove the bell housing first (whick is a bitch), then bolt them on. oh btw only get 3 1/2 INCH bolts and don't screw them in too far or else you will crack the housing. trust me been there done that

2drcam · 07-08-2003, 10:54 AM

oh i forgot to tell you, the bolts will run you 5 buck each. but 20 buck is a cheap price to pay for your enging not to be on the floor.

gcs118 · 07-08-2003, 11:05 AM

haha alright man. so 4 bolts, 3.5 inches long, 12mm diameter?

2drcam · 07-08-2003, 01:41 PM

make sure you tell them

12mm 1.25 angle x 3.5 inches long

gcs118 · 07-08-2003, 01:55 PM

I've never heard of angle before when talking about bolts...can you explain that to me?

2drcam · 07-08-2003, 02:42 PM

you got me swinging too.....

When i got them the 12mm bolts, they came in 1.25, 1.50, 1.75 angle.

had no idea but the 1.25 were the only one to fit.

oh sh!t i also forgot to tell you, get FINE thread or else it will not work..hope it helps

later

Meisner · 07-08-2003, 02:46 PM

fine thread = 1.25 THREAD PITCH...not angle

With bolts, you have diameter, length and thread pitch. I have never heard of an angle on bolts before.

Steve

2drcam · 07-08-2003, 03:15 PM

THREAD PITCH that's what i meant

thanks steve

gcs118 · 07-08-2003, 11:20 PM

So now it is a definite 12mm diameter, 1.25 thread pitch, and 3.5 inches long? And I assume I can pick these up at Home Depot or Lowe's...or do I have to order them from an auto dealer/parts store?

Meisner · 07-09-2003, 06:18 AM

Home Depot won't have these. Do you know of a good hardware store? Or a specialty bolt company. Call around before you go out and ask if they have these bolts first.

I believe those sizes are correct.

2drcam · 07-09-2003, 10:11 AM

trust me they are the right sizes, i just pulled my motor like 2 weeks ago and I was running around crazy trying to find a store.

i ended up getting mine at True Value, but they carry them at NAPA also.

Meisner · 07-09-2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by 2drcam
trust me they are the right sizes, i just pulled my motor like 2 weeks ago and I was running around crazy trying to find a store.

i ended up getting mine at True Value, but they carry them at NAPA also.

NAPA??? No shit...I pulled mine a couple of months ago and did the same thing...ran all over the place looking for them. I went past my local NAPA store a bunch of times. Never thought they'd have them.

I landed up getting mine at a True Value hardware store also.

88 LE · 07-09-2003, 09:27 PM

Yup 12mm x 1.25 (thread pitch) is right.

My friend and I pulled the 5S-FE out of his 94 Camry about a month ago.

Home Depot and Lowes has the bolts (12mm x 1.25), but their not long enough.

I'll have to try True Value or Ace Hardware.