[redidbull]

I have searched and tried to replace my TPS but can not seem to find a tool that will get the Philips head screws out. Is there some trick? I tried the shortest screw driver I have as well as a right angle screwdriver and a bit on a ratchet to no avail. Thanks for any help. Jim

 

[redidbull]

Well I tried everything in my arsenal this weekend to no avail. Looks like she is heading to the shop. Jim

 

[thecurrent]

I have a97 w/vulcan and I used a phillips on a socket wrench adapter. Worked great!

 

[sheila]

I too have had my share of bad luck with those damn tight, cramped quarters phillips on a 94 and 95 gl. My luck, skill or patience has gotten better on my gen. 3s. Knock on wood!

 

[sfhess]

I use one of these (Craftsman 4116):

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[dbfruth]

They may be corroded and therefore stuck in the throttle body. The last one I changed out was so bad I stripped the screws out trying to get it off. I then cut the heads of the screws off slid the TPS off. with the TPS out of the way I was able to get some big honkin pliers on the shaft of the screws and back them out. I replaced them with hex head bolts.

 

[sheila]

^ Good idea! Is there a little loc-tite or sealant applied to the threads at the factory???