Targa Top bolt is striped out

gtmustangman · 02-06-2009, 06:59 PM

Hello,

I just bought a 1988 mk3 turbo and I found that the top leaks when I went to remove it I found 1 of the bolts are striped out and can not be titened down and this is why it leaks. where do I but a replacement bolt at? it is not a standerd bolt I can get at any hardwear store.

Thanks,
jeremy

alanorts · 02-07-2009, 02:16 AM

i think is better to go to a pro service since those bolts are "special". good luck anyway.

gtmustangman · 02-07-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanorts

i think is better to go to a pro service since those bolts are "special". good luck anyway.

I am a ASE master mechanic with a degerae from wyo tec and I have morked for ford as a ford master machanic for 15 years. I also have a 2 year degerae as a machinest. I do not need some one telling me I need to pay some one to replace a simple bolt. I already removed the bolt with out a problem. what I need to know is who sells them or do I need to spend th day programing the cnc leathe the make a bolt. I talked to toyota and there tec guys did not even know how to remove the bolt they said to just buy a hole new top, so I am already one step up on your "por service" guys. These kids today can not fix any thin all they can do is replace the hole broken unit.

Busted Knuckles · 02-07-2009, 12:19 PM

JEEEZ, take a chill pill. If you can make it, why harass us? Like Nike sez, Just DO IT!

What's so 'special' anyways? Special head, special thread relief, special shank? You can't modify a standard fastener to fit? WTF?

mirage83 · 02-07-2009, 01:44 PM

The bolts are available through Toyota, regardless of what some techs told you. I had to buy a replacement set last year. The part # for the bolt is 90110-08009, the spring is 90501-07056, and the retaining clip is 90487-07057, but I would check those with the dealership just to be sure they match.

Oh, and if the housing it bolts into is shot, the number for it is 63245-14020.

Hope that helps get you squared away.

alanorts · 02-07-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtmustangman

I am a ASE master mechanic with a degerae from wyo tec and I have morked for ford as a ford master machanic for 15 years. I also have a 2 year degerae as a machinest. I do not need some one telling me I need to pay some one to replace a simple bolt. I already removed the bolt with out a problem. what I need to know is who sells them or do I need to spend th day programing the cnc leathe the make a bolt. I talked to toyota and there tec guys did not even know how to remove the bolt they said to just buy a hole new top, so I am already one step up on your "por service" guys. These kids today can not fix any thin all they can do is replace the hole broken unit.

my bad.... it didnt sayed any of that in your bio..... but yes with all tha xp you have you dont have to ask then....
sorry again.

ddmcse · 02-08-2009, 01:43 PM

i used a helicoil kit to repair one of mine

gtmustangman · 02-08-2009, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the part numbers that was what I needed.

Even at the Ford dealership I work at I have to have the part number or else the parts guys can not seem to find the parts I need, So that will help alot.

Thanks.

02-06-2009, 06:59 PM	#1
gtmustangman Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 3	Targa Top bolt is striped out Hello, I just bought a 1988 mk3 turbo and I found that the top leaks when I went to remove it I found 1 of the bolts are striped out and can not be titened down and this is why it leaks. where do I but a replacement bolt at? it is not a standerd bolt I can get at any hardwear store. Thanks, jeremy

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02-07-2009, 02:16 AM	#2
alanorts Stock Join Date: May 2007 Location: Guatemala Posts: 8	i think is better to go to a pro service since those bolts are "special". good luck anyway.

02-07-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	JEEEZ, take a chill pill. If you can make it, why harass us? Like Nike sez, Just DO IT! What's so 'special' anyways? Special head, special thread relief, special shank? You can't modify a standard fastener to fit? WTF?

02-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	The bolts are available through Toyota, regardless of what some techs told you. I had to buy a replacement set last year. The part # for the bolt is 90110-08009, the spring is 90501-07056, and the retaining clip is 90487-07057, but I would check those with the dealership just to be sure they match. Oh, and if the housing it bolts into is shot, the number for it is 63245-14020. Hope that helps get you squared away.

02-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#8
gtmustangman Stock Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 3	Thanks for the part numbers that was what I needed. Even at the Ford dealership I work at I have to have the part number or else the parts guys can not seem to find the parts I need, So that will help alot. Thanks.