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j0hn-0h · 05-06-2008, 03:24 PM

I was tightening my screw on my coil pack and wasn't paying attention and i overtightened it causing the screw to snap. Is there an easy way to take out the imbedded screw and where would I find a replacement?

05-06-2008, 03:39 PM

get a tool called an easy out

j0hn-0h · 05-06-2008, 03:41 PM

i was thinking more along the lines of an adhesive since it's not lodged in firmly, just loosely. and would u happen to know where i can get a replacement screw?

rich280zxt · 05-06-2008, 03:48 PM

How big is the screw, you could always drill off the head

j0hn-0h · 05-06-2008, 03:50 PM

it's the screw for the coil pack. so, small.

Dousan_PG · 05-06-2008, 04:10 PM

its a regualr 10mm bolt
u can pull one off that holding yoru fender in when u open the hood
its the regular 10mm bolt nissans are covered with

PhilthyS13 · 05-06-2008, 04:13 PM

It's no big deal. I've got a broken one as well.

It seems pretty common:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=162546

2fast4y0u · 05-06-2008, 04:54 PM

same here. broke it way in there. just got a standard 10mm bolt to replace it with.

j0hn-0h · 05-06-2008, 05:37 PM

so it's still safe to drive the car without it screwed down?

bo2o · 05-06-2008, 05:48 PM

all the bolts on a s13 break haha..

do what i do go to pick a part grab all the nissan 10's hahha

same with stuff on the long block 10s always brake for cam caps. 10 breaks for the chain tensioner and the threads get gayed up and same with the rear main seal.

do it slow...

j0hn-0h · 05-06-2008, 06:07 PM

so can i drive my car safely without the bolt holding down the coil pack?

Sil-Eighty SE-K · 05-06-2008, 06:32 PM

small chisel and hammer.... i did the same thing as long as it aint cross threaded it should come right out... if not you need a regular drill bit and a left handed drill bit.... (aka easy out)

j0hn-0h · 05-06-2008, 06:41 PM

so... can i drive safely without the screw holding down the coil pack? i just bought the easy out crap. just waiting on the driving question.

BIZERK · 05-06-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j0hn-0h

so... can i drive safely without the screw holding down the coil pack? i just bought the easy out crap. just waiting on the driving question.

yes, the worst thing that could happen would be that the coil pack wiggles loose and you start missing on the cylinder.

cronux · 05-06-2008, 06:47 PM

or just dremel a slit in the top, and use a flathead.

j0hn-0h · 05-06-2008, 07:06 PM

okay sweet. the screw is lodged too far into the valve cover to dremel. but i just bought an easy out a few hours ago so all i gotta do is borrow a drill from a friend. thanks guys.

SHIFT_*grind* · 05-07-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIZERK

yes, the worst thing that could happen would be that the coil pack wiggles loose and you start missing on the cylinder.

This is what was happening with my car when I had a broken coil pack bolt. You want that coil pack bolted down, or at least held in some way (someone in the other thread suggested a quick fix of sticking bottlecaps underneath the coil pack cover to press the packs down). You can drive on 3 cylinders, but you obviously don't want to. My car would usually run fine, but would periodically start BLATting like a WRX and lose power.

It's easy to drill out, took me ~10 minutes.

Also, 10mm? My coil packs are all held in by 6mm allen screws...

Sil-Eighty SE-K · 05-07-2008, 08:31 AM

bottle caps... lol..... thats a good idea LOL

jspaeth · 05-07-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHIFT_*grind*

This is what was happening with my car when I had a broken coil pack bolt. You want that coil pack bolted down, or at least held in some way (someone in the other thread suggested a quick fix of sticking bottlecaps underneath the coil pack cover to press the packs down). You can drive on 3 cylinders, but you obviously don't want to. My car would usually run fine, but would periodically start BLATting like a WRX and lose power.

It's easy to drill out, took me ~10 minutes.

Also, 10mm? My coil packs are all held in by 6mm allen screws...

Huh?

That's weird. I know the valve cover bolts are allen screws.........

SHIFT_*grind* · 05-07-2008, 09:17 AM

I'm pretty certain I have 6mm allen screws holding my coil packs in...

Shit, now I'm doubting myself.

Allen screws for valve cover bolts? Do you mean coil pack cover?

jspaeth · 05-07-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHIFT_*grind*

I'm pretty certain I have 6mm allen screws holding my coil packs in...

Shit, now I'm doubting myself.

Allen screws for valve cover bolts? Do you mean coil pack cover?

Haha yes I meant coil pack cover.

God I am retarded

SHIFT_*grind* · 05-07-2008, 09:54 AM

Nah it's just too many goddamn covers to keep track of

JVD · 05-07-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sil-Eighty SE-K

small chisel and hammer.... i did the same thing as long as it aint cross threaded it should come right out... if not you need a regular drill bit and a left handed drill bit.... (aka easy out)

EXACTLY. I broke one of these weaksauce little bolts last year. Just removed it with a little flat blade screwdriver and a mallet. Then proceeded to drive all summer without a new bolt.

tt99ol · 05-07-2008, 12:15 PM

my engine came with a pre broken bolt
i have never fixed it
its been more than three years
wow im lazy, i even had auto classes at the college with every size easy out at my disposal and still nothing.
my point is, yes you can drive it
and the thread pitch is 6mm x 1.00

deadpirate · 05-07-2008, 12:44 PM

the best thing I found to get out is left hand drill bits one of the best $10 spent

05-06-2008, 03:24 PM	#1
j0hn-0h Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So I broke the screw on my coil pack I was tightening my screw on my coil pack and wasn't paying attention and i overtightened it causing the screw to snap. Is there an easy way to take out the imbedded screw and where would I find a replacement?

05-06-2008, 04:10 PM	#6
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	its a regualr 10mm bolt u can pull one off that holding yoru fender in when u open the hood its the regular 10mm bolt nissans are covered with __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

05-06-2008, 04:13 PM	#7
PhilthyS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N/A Age: 46 Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	It's no big deal. I've got a broken one as well. It seems pretty common: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=162546 __________________

05-06-2008, 05:48 PM	#10
bo2o Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: 626 socal! Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	all the bolts on a s13 break haha.. do what i do go to pick a part grab all the nissan 10's hahha same with stuff on the long block 10s always brake for cam caps. 10 breaks for the chain tensioner and the threads get gayed up and same with the rear main seal. do it slow... __________________ fS! *vlsd ! slim fans ! hid kits ! lug nuts !* http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?d...earchuser=bo2o ^^^click^^^

05-06-2008, 06:47 PM	#15
cronux Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wI Posts: 300 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	or just dremel a slit in the top, and use a flathead. __________________

05-06-2008, 03:39 PM	#2
used240sxparts Guest Posts: n/a	get a tool called an easy out

05-06-2008, 03:41 PM	#3
j0hn-0h Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i was thinking more along the lines of an adhesive since it's not lodged in firmly, just loosely. and would u happen to know where i can get a replacement screw?

05-06-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
rich280zxt Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jax Posts: 225 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	How big is the screw, you could always drill off the head

05-06-2008, 03:50 PM	#5
j0hn-0h Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's the screw for the coil pack. so, small.

05-06-2008, 04:54 PM	#8
2fast4y0u Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 50 miles west of chicago Posts: 1,186 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	same here. broke it way in there. just got a standard 10mm bolt to replace it with.

05-06-2008, 05:37 PM	#9
j0hn-0h Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so it's still safe to drive the car without it screwed down?

05-06-2008, 06:07 PM	#11
j0hn-0h Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so can i drive my car safely without the bolt holding down the coil pack?

05-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#13
j0hn-0h Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so... can i drive safely without the screw holding down the coil pack? i just bought the easy out crap. just waiting on the driving question.

05-06-2008, 07:06 PM	#16
j0hn-0h Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay sweet. the screw is lodged too far into the valve cover to dremel. but i just bought an easy out a few hours ago so all i gotta do is borrow a drill from a friend. thanks guys.

05-07-2008, 09:17 AM	#20
SHIFT_grind Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NWA Age: 42 Posts: 2,066 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I'm pretty certain I have 6mm allen screws holding my coil packs in... Shit, now I'm doubting myself. Allen screws for valve cover bolts? Do you mean coil pack cover? __________________ My seller review thread

05-07-2008, 09:54 AM	#22
SHIFT_grind Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NWA Age: 42 Posts: 2,066 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Nah it's just too many goddamn covers to keep track of __________________ My seller review thread

05-07-2008, 12:15 PM	#24
tt99ol Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: quartz hill CA Age: 38 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	my engine came with a pre broken bolt i have never fixed it its been more than three years wow im lazy, i even had auto classes at the college with every size easy out at my disposal and still nothing. my point is, yes you can drive it and the thread pitch is 6mm x 1.00 __________________ Need automotive work done in the antelope valley? Ask me how i can help.

05-07-2008, 12:44 PM	#25
deadpirate Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: riverside..yea broooo Age: 38 Posts: 1,162 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	the best thing I found to get out is left hand drill bits one of the best $10 spent __________________ On Track Motorsport Supply-saftey stuff call TOM @ (805)484-3435

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