4-Tec engine bolt... what is this?

[Michael211_2000]

Guys/gals, anybody know what this strange T-shaped bolt with an A and funny looking F on the head is or where it goes in a 2006 4-TEC Supercharged engine?

I've gone thru all the exploded engine diagrams and I can't find anything that looks like it anywhere! It appears to be an internal engine bolt, but beats me where it could possibly go. I had the bottom off my engine to replace a bent connecting rod, I don't recall removing this bolt from in there or from the head assembly... I'm stumped!

Any help on this ASAP as I was trying to finish torquing the head down this afternoon... eeek!

Thanks!

- Michael

 

[Michael211_2000]

Never mind... I figured it out finally! This is the T-Bolt that goes in the stainless steel exhaust clamp to close the clamp with.

This is what happens when you have "help" taking something apart, unfortunately.

Gave me quite the scare here for an hour or two, I'd have sworn this bolt had been bathed in engine oil.... but, it's just the type of metal it's made of I guess.

Thanks though. I'm going to finish torquing the headbolts down and get this baby buttoned up!

- Michael