Side Cover Bolt sheared off (1 Viewer)

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That is the side cover, not the oilpan.

What was clear as 'Mud has been better understood; those bolts do not need to be torqued very much, merely enough to compress the cork gasket evenly all around... I believe the sheared off one would be a real bear to get access to, with all the other components in the way.
 
That is the side cover, not the oilpan.

What was clear as 'Mud has been better understood; those bolts do not need to be torqued very much, merely enough to compress the cork gasket evenly all around... I believe the sheared off one would be a real bear to get access to, with all the other components in the way

That is the side cover, not the oilpan.

What was clear as 'Mud has been better understood; those bolts do not need to be torqued very much, merely enough to compress the cork gasket evenly all around... I believe the sheared off one would be a real bear to get access to, with all the other components in the way.
i figured as much. i hastily typed my first post and misidentifed-my mistake. this is a bummer for sure. the bolt was very loose so i gave it a gentle turn but i got the short end. right before camping season too. it leaks when i start it now.
 
One mans opinion: There will be NO harm with leaving as is and not attempt to fix this until you are on another project that gives you better access. As @micruz60 pointed out these bolts on the side cover are very low torque. Keep the others tight & you will be fine.
 
One mans opinion: There will be NO harm with leaving as is and not attempt to fix this until you are on another project that gives you better access. As @micruz60 pointed out these bolts on the side cover are very low torque. Keep the others tight & you will be fine.
I like the sound of that however it is leaking a bit when i start it-i am hesitant even try tightening the others at this point. i barely turned it and it came off but it was very loose. i am kicking myself for even messing with them at all.
 
If it helps you at all, I had this same leak, was disgusted at leaving stains on the pavement 🤷‍♂️ but I knew it could be managed by going around the whole sidecover tightening the bolts incrementally. Removing the dizzy cap and all the plug wires helped. I understand you have a busted bolt and that doesn't instill confidence for long drives, however, I went close to 2K miles before getting warm enough weather to tackle the job, just keep an eye on oil level and top off periodically, also lay a square of cardboard underneath to 'diaper' the drippy oil. . .
 
If it helps you at all, I had this same leak, was disgusted at leaving stains on the pavement 🤷‍♂️ but I knew it could be managed by going around the whole sidecover tightening the bolts incrementally. Removing the dizzy cap and all the plug wires helped. I understand you have a busted bolt and that doesn't instill confidence for long drives, however, I went close to 2K miles before getting warm enough weather to tackle the job, just keep an eye on oil level and top off periodically, also lay a square of cardboard underneath to 'diaper' the drippy oil. . .
that makes it sting a little less. i was surprised how loose the bolts were so i thought i was doing something constructive rather tha destructive. I was planning on hitting some pretty rough road next week and now have to decide what the risk is. what is the torque on those btw? i dont even want to touch them anymore.
 
Ahh, something like 12 INCH/pounds. . . finger tight plus a quarter turn or so, but here's an idea, on the broken one, are you able to get a few threads grabbing? If so, you could try stacking several washers onto a bolt, thread it in until finger tight, then a quarter to half turn to get some time before doing the whole job- which would be to replace the side cover gasket with a new one.
HTH
 
Ahh, something like 12 INCH/pounds. . . finger tight plus a quarter turn or so, but here's an idea, on the broken one, are you able to get a few threads grabbing? If so, you could try stacking several washers onto a bolt, thread it in until finger tight, then a quarter to half turn to get some time before doing the whole job- which would be to replace the side cover gasket with a new one.
HTH
i don't think so but that is a good rec. it is pretty far in. i guess i will drive it this week and see how bad the leak is.

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i know. ouch


i know. ouch


the determination on whether this is a big deal or not lies NOT on the random speculation of others , but in-fact do you have a active oil leak currently on the area of the

Side Valve Train Cover where the #4 bolt got its head snapped off ?

- A : do you have a leak now ?

- if YES it must be repaired correctly

- if no ? , then leave it alone until it starts to seep or leak ......


- now , the fastener topic :

- never shop at a home depot for your land cruiser assembly hard ware , you will regret it sooner rather then later ,

- ask for some input , or help here in .60 series TECH , such as you did is smart .....


- its also simply smart to call your local Toyota Dealer tomorrow Morning and order up a FULL set of these , 1 for every bolt on the side valve train cover ,

- the is the correct path forward , evaluate , confirm , and diagnose is a big deal , so do your best to do it correctly


- here is the CORRECT BOLT oem part # , gone are the #4 head detail , its a JIS p3 Philips .......


- your now set up for success , you can do this , just remember that :)

These bolts are under 99 cents each ….fyi


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the determination on whether this is a big deal or not lies NOT on the random speculation of others , but in-fact do you have a active oil leak currently on the area of the

Side Valve Train Cover where the #4 bolt got its head snapped off ?

- A : do you have a leak now ?

- if YES it must be repaired correctly

- if no ? , then leave it alone until it starts to seep or leak ......


- now , the fastener topic :

- never shop at a home depot for your land cruiser assembly hard ware , you will regret it sooner rather then later ,

- ask for some input , or help here in .60 series TECH , such as you did is smart .....


- its also simply smart to call your local Toyota Dealer tomorrow Morning and order up a FULL set of these , 1 for every bolt on the side valve train cover ,

- the is the correct path forward , evaluate , confirm , and diagnose is a big deal , so do your best to do it correctly


- here is the CORRECT BOLT oem part # , gone are the #4 head detail , its a JIS p3 Philips .......


- your now set up for success , you can do this , just remember that :)

These bolts are under 99 cents each ….fyi


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it is leaking in a minor way after i run the engine but its not constant
 
it is leaking in a minor way after i run the engine but its not constant
I have two leaks out of my side cover, as well as rear main, front main. I religiously check the oil level and keep it topped up. Unless oil is POURING out of that one corner of your side cover you’re fine. Bring a gallon of oil and a couple rags and go on your trip. FYI I just replaced my side cover and had to look up the torque spec - it’s not listed specifically but IS listed under general bolt torque in the back of the FSM. I don’t have that in front of me but I recall it’s between 30-35 INCH-pounds of torque. Not foot-pounds. Perhaps somebody can correct me if I’m wrong.

@OGBeno @ToyotaMatt I recently bough p/n 91611-G0612 for side cover bolts. They look identical to the existing ones on my truck. Is that a supercession (or old number) for 90080-11211, or did I get the wrong thing?
 
I have two leaks out of my side cover, as well as rear main, front main. I religiously check the oil level and keep it topped up. Unless oil is POURING out of that one corner of your side cover you’re fine. Bring a gallon of oil and a couple rags and go on your trip. FYI I just replaced my side cover and had to look up the torque spec - it’s not listed specifically but IS listed under general bolt torque in the back of the FSM. I don’t have that in front of me but I recall it’s between 30-35 INCH-pounds of torque. Not foot-pounds. Perhaps somebody can correct me if I’m wrong.

@OGBeno @ToyotaMatt I recently bough p/n 91611-G0612 for side cover bolts. They look identical to the existing ones on my truck. Is that a supercession (or old number) for 90080-11211, or did I get the wrong thing?
cool. that helps a lot. not losing a ton of oil, just a bit more than it was before i got the bright idea to tighten the bolts. it is seeping but only in the one spot. i will test drive it this week and see how much i am losing before hitting the trail on monday. that particular bolt has so many components in front of it i would rather wait to replace the entire gasket. this is a serious live and learn situation.
 
cool. that helps a lot. not losing a ton of oil, just a bit more than it was before i got the bright idea to tighten the bolts. it is seeping but only in the one spot. i will test drive it this week and see how much i am losing before hitting the trail on monday. that particular bolt has so many components in front of it i would rather wait to replace the entire gasket. this is a serious live and learn situation.
It's a lot of stuff to move, that's for sure. I left the AC install, but pulled the alternator and bracket, dizzy, and two coolant lines. I got away with leaving the oil filter in there - I should have taken it off since it's so easy to remove.
 
It's a lot of stuff to move, that's for sure. I left the AC install, but pulled the alternator and bracket, dizzy, and two coolant lines. I got away with leaving the oil filter in there - I should have taken it off since it's so easy to remove.
then i need to drill that busted bolt out. still cannot believe i did that.
 

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