I recently purchused a SOHC f22b..when it was shipped to my house the TPS was broke during the shipping process. The problem is the TPS is rivetted in and one of the rivets broke in the throttle body. I just wanted to know how to get the other rivet out...also do you think it would be safe to just use only one bolt for the TPS. Thanks kyle.

 

Here is a quick DIY on how to remove those pesky no head screws from your TPS.

Before removing the bolts from the TPS make sure to mark it's position with a permanent marker or scratch a line from the TPS mount to the throttle body to ensure that it will go back in the same place as it was set from the factory. May save a TPS adjustment headache in the long run

First grind of the little nipple that sticks out of the top of the "rivet" screw. This will allow you to have a flat surface to cut into.

This is the nipple that you want to get rid of.



Second with a hack saw or dremel cuttin wheel you want to cut a line in the head of the rivet. Like so....



Cut the line as close to the TPS mounting surface as you can. This will allow for more contact surface for your flat head screwdriver. Also insure that you cut it wide enough to fit a decent sized flat head....



Once you have it cut deep enough insert the flathead screwdriver and turn counter clockwise.



Voila.....



It only takes a matter of minutes to do this. I just did it while I was writing this tute...

Cheers and good luck

 

THANKS AGAIN! one more thing.. one of the bolts broke off in the throttle body... will one bolt in the TPS be strong enough to keep it tight so it doesnt move

 

If you remove the TPS you may be able to get at the broken screw with a pair of vice grips. If there isn't enough sticking out you can go to your local auto store and buy an easy out. It's basically a left handed thread self taping screw. You drill a small pilot hole in the broken bolt then insert the easy out. Then proceed to turn it counter clock wise. They usually catch right away and force the broken bolt to loosen as if it had a head on it...... These throttle body bolts come out fairly easily anyway.

 

Would it be ok if i use the TPS off the H22a? Or do i have to buy a new one for the F22b? i got the bolt out thanks once again for all the info.

 

what size screws do i use to replace the rivets?