97 Fuel plate removal.
 

I'm sort of new to the turning up a 12 valve game. I am needing to understand the break off bolt on the AFC housing. I've seen a couple videos on You Tube that have talked about removing it. My understanding is if I have a sharp chisel I can pound a groove into it similar to a standard Flat Head Screw? Also it is a threaded bolt correct, or do I need to tap the hole in order to replace the break off bolt? All help will be appreciated.

u can tap a groove in it and just screw it out, or you can just break it off. its better to get a groove in it and unscrew it. ir u do break it off, it wont leak oil as long as the other three bolts are tight and not striped. good luck with it.

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and welcome to diesel bombers :tu:

Thanks that sounds easy enough, although with 225,000 miles and never been apart it might get a little exciting. Also I'm considering putting a 3k GSK on it. I am only looking for moderate power, and have already installed the BHAF and messed with the star wheel some. I do have my Pyro, and Boost installed.
What would the process to change those springs be?

Easy to change springs just READ the instructions.

I have had luck getting out the tamper proof screw using a chisel to cut a groove in it then a hammer and a screw driver to get it out. Just turn the screw driver and hit it with the hammer at the same time should work no prob.

if you do the springs yourself, make sure you get all the washers out of the gov. there not to bad, as long as you know your way around a motor.

Thanks Estrada, I might give that hell, my biggest problem is I'm missing my thumb on one of my hands so it's a little difficult to turn a screw driver but I'll give it some try and see how it works.

Eh thumbs are accessories! Good luck man. Just take your time and don't get flustered. I have to remind myself sometimes that I am lucky to have a pickup that is so easy to work on!

I think i wound up busting mine off while trying to put a groove in it. no leaks so far.

I dont remove the intake or anything. I use a long chisel between the fuel lines, and hit the edge of the tamper proof bolt from an angle, knocking it loose. A few quick raps with a hammer and it should turn 1/2 a turn or so, then you can usually unscrew it with you fingers from there. After it's out, replace it with a normal bolt, or grind a groove into the head so you can use a flatblade screwdriver later. I've done a handful of them and none have ever taken more than 10 minutes to get the AFC housing off. Even did one at a gas station parking lot for a guy who offered me $100 to "turn up" his truck after we chatted about mine.

HA HA Thumbs seem to be accessories when you have both of them. It's been like 3 years since I hacked that Bit** off and I can still do anything I've wanted too. I was thinking it might be easier just to hit it on an angle to see if it would turn to avoid taking off the intake and stuff but it seems pretty easy from the good advice I'm getting here. I had a 98, when I purchased it I knew nothing about them but ended up with the KDP problem and oil everywhere so after 2 turbos and I couldn't figure out why it was leaving a gallon or 2 of oil on the ground I ditched it. So now I'm back to square 1 and I'm effing stoked to get my hands a little dirty and have the power at the tip of my toes.