Kind of petty BUT found the "hidden" TC covver bolt in FSM

[Jukelemon]

Many have stated that the FSM does not show the hidden TC cover bolt that is under the dist gear.

Not correct. It is clearly shown on page EM-31 of the Engine FSM ( :

Just thought I would let you guys know if you didn't know. Yeah, I got a lot of time on my hands.

Juke

[WristPin]

yep. thats right. good find
#4
I never said it didnt mention this bolt, but if this [i]is[I/] the only mention of it, since its about installation, not removal, still makes it a hidden bolt

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

My 89 FSM shows the removal on EM 16, but I'm pretty sure it's not in Chilton/Haynes.... which is what most are going off of.... plus the bolt head sits in a puddle of oil.... It's the best way to hide a bolt that I know of!

[Jukelemon]

Originally Posted by WristPin

yep. thats right. good find
#4
I never said it didnt mention this bolt, but if this [i]is[I/] the only mention of it, since its about installation, not removal, still makes it a hidden bolt

I never said you didn't mention it. It was in another write up. Your write up was very good.

I would disagree on your logic but I follow you.

The FSM should have at least referenced that bolt-regardless of where it was in the manual.

[Hilux]

school me on FSM's?

[Jukelemon]

Originally Posted by Hilux

school me on FSM's?

Factory Service Manual from Toyota. Typically, they are a very good resource BUT sometimes they tend to skip over some important details-probably because they assume a mechanic should know.

[missouriman]

I wonder how many hours, broken timing covers that one little bolt has cost...

how about that allen wrench one for the intake by the thermo housing???

Those are the only 2 hidden, or heck to find bolts that I know of.

good find.

[Hilux]

Originally Posted by Jukelemon

Factory Service Manual from Toyota. Typically, they are a very good resource BUT sometimes they tend to skip over some important details-probably because they assume a mechanic should know.

How much are they usually? And doh! I think I just remember seeing them at my local stealership.

Downloadings out I don't have my shop upgraded to 2.0 yet.

Originally Posted by missouriman

I wonder how many hours, broken timing covers that one little bolt has cost...

how about that allen wrench one for the intake by the thermo housing???

Those are the only 2 hidden, or heck to find bolts that I know of.

good find.

Yep!, been there done that. I also snapped an Iron motor support b/c Mr.T decided that ONE!! freaking bolt should go in from another way.

The 14mm bolt that oil and dirt paint black and goes in from the front and into the d-side bellhousing.


And the A/C bracket kills me, I've tried twice and even packed a lunch once, but half way through counting the bolts holes I get tired and lose count.

Good way to get to sleep at night, count the TC cover, A/C bracket and bellhousing bolt holes,