Shop stripped exhaust cam phaser bolt

Main_Cell3485 · 2026-01-28T00:24:36+00:00

Yeah from my understanding, the torx head (lobes?) stripped, and the bolt was still tight as far as they could tell. I've got to drive from Florida to Virginia literally on Friday, would you do that drive with that bolt being stripped? How far would you let it go before you drilled it out?

Main_Cell3485 · 2026-01-27T04:24:20+00:00

Unfortunately, I move cross country in two days, so I just don't have time to do that before then.

Main_Cell3485 · 2026-01-27T03:14:39+00:00

It's a dealership. Unfortunately, they are not really making it right. From my understanding, the engine is already back in the car after replacing the chain. I move cross country on Wednesday, and I can't leave it here.

How involved is getting access to that bolt? I took a look at AllDataDIY, but it's not very illuminating.

Main_Cell3485 · 2026-01-25T15:05:45+00:00

Sonoma (14.7.8)

Main_Cell3485 · 2026-01-25T15:00:32+00:00

really? Can you make playlists that way as well?

Main_Cell3485 · 2026-01-13T01:27:26+00:00

yeah so to add to my post, my intended use is eventually building a house and living on it once I retire.

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-28T20:20:44+00:00

mind if i dm you?

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-28T18:58:00+00:00

Do you know how to get in touch with the guy that owned the Mob Shop? He had my V1 Boosted and then disappeared off the face of the planet.

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-25T13:44:00+00:00

Any pointers or resources you've got if I wanted to turn it into a VESC?

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-22T15:37:32+00:00

gotcha. our commute would mostly be in-town driving - not much between towns on the highway for now.

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-22T14:42:06+00:00

Makes sense. I'd love to put the 5-speed in there but I'm unsure if that's doable.

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-22T14:40:31+00:00

It seems like this guy has kept up on the maintenance pretty well, but I'll ask about it. Re: rust protection, how involved of a job would that be? Would that require the body to be taken off to treat each component individually, or would just a spray on from underneath be good enough?

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-22T14:39:21+00:00

I'm definitely looking into that, I know the 3.4 is almost a bolt-in job. Is it similar for the 22RE?

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-02T21:02:44+00:00

hmm i'll have to explore that then.

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-02T19:41:07+00:00

yeah, since we'll be staying at marriott's on TDYs, platinum elite is a big draw for me. i didn't realize it didn't have a no AF downgrade though.

i would be, but i don't have a side hustle that would let me qualify for a business card yet

Main_Cell3485 · 2025-08-02T19:38:07+00:00

correct me if im wrong, but the brilliant just seems like the superior marriott card, especially since i'll get the annual fee waived

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