Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Tampering?

[bluthndr]

Just read some posts about the AFC and what the bolts should look like. Looks to me like bolts on the rear are still safety wired, but this "break-off" screw looks like it has a hole (round) in the middle of it. Is this normal or a sign it has been apart. ?

 

[C. Harlan]

It's normal... to get it off, you have to get a T15 Torx bit, and hammer away in the middle of that hole, as to make a place where, when you get it punched in far enough, you can just turn and unscrew... . I would advise putting normal hex head screws in once that breakoff screw is out... if you ever want to move the plate, its a walk in the park... Just something to think about. . if you have anymore questions. If you put the new breakoff screw on, and torque it too far, it will break off again, and you will have the same headache when trying to remove it again... PM me if you have anymore questions...



-Chris-

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by charlan

It's normal... to get it off, you have to get a T15 Torx bit, and hammer away in the middle of that hole, as to make a place where, when you get it punched in far enough, you can just turn and unscrew... . I would advise putting normal hex head screws in once that breakoff screw is out... if you ever want to move the plate, its a walk in the park... Just something to think about. . if you have anymore questions. If you put the new breakoff screw on, and torque it too far, it will break off again, and you will have the same headache when trying to remove it again... PM me if you have anymore questions...



-Chris-

or just be like me and only run 3 screws!



hell only 1 is factory! :-laf



I saw one in Muncie that only had 2 screws in it!!

 

[zack_76401]

yeah man ive only been runnin 3 for about 50000 miles too ... no probs here