missing one screw on distributor cap

albertgunit101 · 03-23-2009, 02:03 PM

as i was taking out the distributor cap today, the head of the screw snapped on me due to rust. so when i put the new one on i can only put two screws back, one on top and one on the right side.

is that going to be ok? just 2 screws? if not, how do i get the remaining screw left out outta there?

this is the same thing that happened when i was putting my headers on. im missing one bolt because it snapped on me and the rest of the bolt is in there.
help pls. thanks

masagsxr · 03-23-2009, 02:29 PM

Probably not ok as it may damage the pins when the rotors rotate coz the cap is not properly secured.

Gairloch · 03-23-2009, 02:35 PM

I'd be more concerned with water getting in there every time it rained or you took it through a car wash.

Is there anything left of the screw sticking out of the head? If there is you might be able to get a cup style easy out on it and back it out.

If it's flush or recessed then you will have to see if you can find an easy out small enough to fit inside the barrel of the screw.

If you can't you will have to drill it out and re-tap it.

albertgunit101 · 03-23-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gairloch

I'd be more concerned with water getting in there every time it rained or you took it through a car wash.

Is there anything left of the screw sticking out of the head? If there is you might be able to get a cup style easy out on it and back it out.

http://sellinitall.com/images/new%20...%20set%202.JPG

If it's flush or recessed then you will have to see if you can find an easy out small enough to fit inside the barrel of the screw.

http://www.toolstation.com/images/li...bbig/51010.jpg

If you can't you will have to drill it out and re-tap it.

do you think autozone lend this kind of tools? i dont wanna buy them and use it only once. or if not do you know if some shops can do this for me?

Gairloch · 03-23-2009, 03:13 PM

I doubt that you'll find them as a loaner at any of the parts shops. Pretty much any auto shop worth their salt should have them on hand. If you have a Harbor Freight near you they should have them pretty inexpensively.

albertgunit101 · 03-24-2009, 08:51 AM

my bro and i are going to drill it.

Gairloch · 03-24-2009, 05:27 PM

You have the tap and new bolt figured out yet? When you drill it be damn careful you don't eat up too much of the head, the aluminum is a lot softer than the steel of the screw.

albertgunit101 · 03-24-2009, 10:19 PM

what we will do tomorrow is start drilling it with a small drill bit. and after that we will try to move on to the next size. no more i will buy a car that have rust. lol

Mister2.2 · 03-24-2009, 10:33 PM

I did the same thing on mine, ran it like that for a long while before I parked it in the garage for years. You just reminded me I should fix that soon.

03-23-2009, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
albertgunit101 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 1,172 Thanks: 91 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	missing one screw on distributor cap as i was taking out the distributor cap today, the head of the screw snapped on me due to rust. so when i put the new one on i can only put two screws back, one on top and one on the right side. is that going to be ok? just 2 screws? if not, how do i get the remaining screw left out outta there? this is the same thing that happened when i was putting my headers on. im missing one bolt because it snapped on me and the rest of the bolt is in there. help pls. thanks

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Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I'd be more concerned with water getting in there every time it rained or you took it through a car wash. Is there anything left of the screw sticking out of the head? If there is you might be able to get a cup style easy out on it and back it out. If it's flush or recessed then you will have to see if you can find an easy out small enough to fit inside the barrel of the screw. If you can't you will have to drill it out and re-tap it. Last edited by Gairloch; 03-23-2009 at 02:45 PM..

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Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I did the same thing on mine, ran it like that for a long while before I parked it in the garage for years. You just reminded me I should fix that soon. __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

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03-23-2009, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Probably not ok as it may damage the pins when the rotors rotate coz the cap is not properly secured.

03-23-2009, 03:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I doubt that you'll find them as a loaner at any of the parts shops. Pretty much any auto shop worth their salt should have them on hand. If you have a Harbor Freight near you they should have them pretty inexpensively.

03-24-2009, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
albertgunit101 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 1,172 Thanks: 91 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	my bro and i are going to drill it.

03-24-2009, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gairloch Dreaming of apexes Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 139 Thanked 296 Times in 264 Posts Blog Entries: 4 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	You have the tap and new bolt figured out yet? When you drill it be damn careful you don't eat up too much of the head, the aluminum is a lot softer than the steel of the screw.

03-24-2009, 10:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
albertgunit101 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 1,172 Thanks: 91 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	what we will do tomorrow is start drilling it with a small drill bit. and after that we will try to move on to the next size. no more i will buy a car that have rust. lol