dewso1

So, amongst my suspicions that my head gasket is on its way out, (losing oil, a bit of white exhaust at start-up, tiny amount more coolant usage) I decided to have a look at the spark plugs, see if there was any coolant leakage, and sludge whilst i was at it.

Unfortunately one of the the screws/bolts that hold the engine cover on is stripped, and before i force it off, i want to have something to replace it with. But i cannot find it to buy ANYWHERE. I assume ive got the wrong name for it. Can anyone help?

EEngineer

u know what u do when those strip. take a cutting disk, saw, whatever and slit a slot across the top so you can use a flat head screw driver to take them off in the future. =]

dewso1

thats what i was planning to do to get it off! or just superglue in an old screwdriver and let it set hard.
I dont think cutting it would work in the long run though because its very soft metal, laughably soft really. :/ before long the cut would turn into an hourglass shape and yeah. I think some new ones would hopefully be harder, might just be the 19 years has finally gotten to them

dewso1

Sorry to bump, id really like to get another set though :/

Would a dealership have them?

EEngineer

i cut my previous set, it worked fine....why won't people believe me when i've done it myself...

dewso1

I believe you well and truly I've done it to many screws in the past. However i dont have the tools to cut this right now and no way of getting my hands on them. Considering how easy they stripped I thought there would be quite a demand for them.

Bdub215

iTrader: (1)

90116‑06119 Thats the part number you need.

dewso1

Thanks Bdub!
I think ill just have to try the dealer. Cant find any reputable websites shipping to Australia that sell it.