ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018) Forum for all 1990 - 2018 ES Models

What part is this?

Reply Subscribe

Search this Thread

Old

Jul 4, 2012 | 12:39 AM

#1

dewso1

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 139

Likes: 0

From: Australia

Default

What part is this?

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?

Reply

Old

Jul 4, 2012 | 06:44 AM

#2

EEngineer

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 1,046

Likes: 7

From: Ontario

Default

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. =]

Reply

Old

Jul 4, 2012 | 07:55 AM

#3

dewso1

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 139

Likes: 0

From: Australia

Default

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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. =]

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

Stick Out Tongue

Reply

Old

Jul 6, 2012 | 10:10 AM

#4

dewso1

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 139

Likes: 0

From: Australia

Default

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

Would a dealership have them?

Reply

Old

Jul 6, 2012 | 10:30 AM

#5

EEngineer

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 1,046

Likes: 7

From: Ontario

Default

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

Reply

Old

Jul 6, 2012 | 11:48 AM

#6

dewso1

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 139

Likes: 0

From: Australia

Default

Quote:

Originally Posted by EEngineer

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

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.

Reply

Old

Jul 6, 2012 | 03:32 PM

#7

Bdub215

Lead Lap

iTrader: (1)

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 641

Likes: 12

From: Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Default

90116‑06119 Thats the part number you need.

Reply

Trending Topics

Americans Are Keeping Their Cars Longer Than Everâ€”and Remaking the Auto...

88

2.1k
I've Pretty Much Decided What My Next Ride Will be.

56

947
General Car Conversation - 2026 Part 1

3.1k

88.3k
Current Gas Prices

501

14.2k
General EV Conversation

9.4k

415.3k

Old

Jul 7, 2012 | 11:51 AM

#8

dewso1

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 139

Likes: 0

From: Australia

Default

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdub215

90116‑06119 Thats the part number you need.

Thanks Bdub!

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

Reply

ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

Michael S. Palmer

10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

Joe Kucinski

8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

Verdad Gallardo

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Joe Kucinski

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Joe Kucinski

Reply Subscribe

Related Topics

Thread

Thread Starter

Forum

Replies

Last Post

Blown Head Gasket?

randal

ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)

22

Jun 29, 2024 08:23 AM

Changing blown head gasket after using sealant

Brutus213

GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)

2

Jul 11, 2017 11:38 PM

Where is this coolant leaking from? Blown Head?

CLRH2O

SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

19

Apr 16, 2014 08:54 AM

1UZ-FE Cylinder head water passages?

CLRH2O

SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

1

Feb 18, 2014 05:25 AM

blown head gasket?

Big12ed

SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

4

Dec 24, 2012 12:34 PM

Reply Share

First
Prev
1 / 1
Next
Last

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:34 PM.