Stripped threads on engine torque arm?
#1
Stripped threads on engine torque arm?
Not sure if that's what it's called, referring to the arm on the top passenger side of the engine. Changed out the spark plugs (WOW what a difference!) and checked the coils (all 07 but all good) but couldn't get the lower two bolts off for this thing. Got the top just fine, but the lowers would spin then "slip" as if they are cross threaded. Could this have happened by the shop over-tightening? Any suggestions in getting them out? Would really like to change that 8th plug...
#6
It's not seized. It spins freely. Just feels like it's slipping inside there when it gets to a certain point, as if it is stripped. I have some needle nose vice grips but they're too fat to get down in the hole. Worst case scenario I'll sacrifice a socket, put a dab of JB weld inside it and let it mate with the bolt then apply pulling force while turning. That should help it "jump" the stripped thread. Hopefully, at least...
#7
It's not seized. It spins freely. Just feels like it's slipping inside there when it gets to a certain point, as if it is stripped. I have some needle nose vice grips but they're too fat to get down in the hole. Worst case scenario I'll sacrifice a socket, put a dab of JB weld inside it and let it mate with the bolt then apply pulling force while turning. That should help it "jump" the stripped thread. Hopefully, at least...
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#8
I did try that but wasn't able to get it to work. Between leaning over the hood and using one hand to ratchet I couldn't get much upward leverage on it. Guess I should try again with a buddy helping first...
#9
Not to sound like a smart ***, but are you sure the bolt is spinning and you don't just have the wrong socket? Looking at a pic they don't look like regular hex head bolts but I'm not sure.
Edit: looking at a pic again they sure look like External torx. Here is a DIY on how to change plugs but he doesn't really say much about the bracket... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...placement.html
Edit: looking at a pic again they sure look like External torx. Here is a DIY on how to change plugs but he doesn't really say much about the bracket... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...placement.html
Last edited by jdubbya; 07-30-2014 at 04:18 PM.
#11
Not to sound like a smart ***, but are you sure the bolt is spinning and you don't just have the wrong socket? Looking at a pic they don't look like regular hex head bolts but I'm not sure.
Edit: looking at a pic again they sure look like External torx. Here is a DIY on how to change plugs but he doesn't really say much about the bracket... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...placement.html
Edit: looking at a pic again they sure look like External torx. Here is a DIY on how to change plugs but he doesn't really say much about the bracket... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...placement.html
#12
I'd try lightly wedging a pry bar under it to help get leverage. I hate when stuff like that happens. I'm trying to get the headlight switch out and can't get it to budge. Supposed to be so simple!!
#13
Headlight switch access may be better if you remove the dash side panel for the fuses. You can get access to the back of the switch from there.
#15
I'll play with it some more tonight!