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Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Default Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

Hey guys, just purchased a used throttle body. All it needs is a new TPS, but I can't get the old one off to put the new one on. Any Ideas?

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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Default Re: Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

If any body else comes across the same problem, take a Dremel and cut a slot into the top of the screws. Then, just use a flat head screw driver to remove the screw from the slot you cut. Easy
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 02:15 AM
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Default Re: Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

lol damn thing thing was beat up
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:14 AM
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Default Re: Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

Originally Posted by Evasion
If any body else comes across the same problem, take a Dremel and cut a slot into the top of the screws. Then, just use a flat head screw driver to remove the screw from the slot you cut. Easy
lol I've used that trick once or twice
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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Default Re: Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

LOL I actually used this trick last night. Got a new Skink2 74mm TB.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Default Re: Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

Or if you don't want to have to cut anything, you can also try using a vice grip. I've used both techniques successfully.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Default Re: Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

Both options will pretty much destroy the nut/bolt and will render them unusable for future use, so keep that in mind.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Default Re: Wierd TPS bolts.. How Do I remove them?

Not if you do it right. I'm still using the original bolts even after trying both methods. I would say the vice grip method will probably be the safer option if you're not as skilled with the dremel though.
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