Not only great work but excellent write up and explanation.
my local one has a decent metric selection, better than ace for some reasonTo me, the most shocking part about this repair is that your Home Depot actually had hardware in stock that allowed you to finish the job. Never seems to happen around here.
Someone had made an attempt to remove the JIS machine screws holding the pump cover to the timing cover & buggered every one of them up!
It's the Japanese version of a Phillips. It is slightly different than a Phillips.What is a JIS machine screw?
Are they common on all Japanese vehicles?
...Most folks are aware that JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screwdrivers and US phillips screwdrivers are different, and that JIS screwdrivers usually work okay with phillips screws, but not vice versa. The tip of a phillips screwdriver won't fully enter the head of a JIS screw, resulting in cam-out and damage to the screw. This diagram shows the differences in the screwdriver tip profiles.....
....It appears that many Japanese companies, including Vessel, now manufacture their screwdrivers to conform with DIN 5260-PH/ISO 8763-1 rather than the defunct JIS standard, and that Nepros has decided to not follow any standards and to make its screwdrivers according to its own internal specifications.....
...Believe it or not, it was really hard to find detailed information regarding the differences between the JIS and DIN/ISO screwdriver standards, but I finally ran across the following very helpful diagram at a Japanese motorcycle discussion site. It's clear how close the two standards are, which is why Japanese and European screwdrivers both seem to work fine with JIS (and also phillips) screws...
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Statement from Vessel:
"Q: Why are VESSEL's screwdrivers not labeled “JIS”?
"As you might know, VESSEL is the oldest screwdriver manufacturer in Japan, and made a contribution to set a JIS standard. We do follow JIS standard for cross point screwdrivers. Because the technology to manufacture screwdrivers in Japan had already become above a certain level, JIS recognition system for screwdrivers became extinct in 2008. So there is no authorized JIS manufacturer now, and we therefore cannot print "JIS" mark on our screwdrivers."
Those are excellent drivers. A must have for Japanese stuff.I am always ready to buy a new tool.
VESSEL CO., INC
full range of information on product groups ranging from tightening tools such as drivers, bit sockets and air tools to anti-static products in the factorywww.vessel.co.jp
It goes off in the tube in no time so lets use it on everything in sight and get it empty. Oh yeah, I know that deal.The rule of thumb is , no job is complete until the tube of RTV is empty !!
I really like the Vessel ball drivers. At first I though they may be uncomfortable but they are just the opposite.I am always ready to buy a new tool.
VESSEL CO., INC
full range of information on product groups ranging from tightening tools such as drivers, bit sockets and air tools to anti-static products in the factorywww.vessel.co.jp
Hacks and RTV, they go together like a hand and glove. What I don't get is after buggering one screw they just kept going and buggered the rest.
Bit of a miss with American humour there I think.
My local Home Depot & ACE hardware have a decent selection.To me, the most shocking part about this repair is that your Home Depot actually had hardware in stock that allowed you to finish the job. Never seems to happen around here.
I'm glad. The drawers are seldom restocked at Lowe's and HD around me, and our local ACE closed its doors two years ago.My local Home Depot & ACE hardware have a decent selection.
I'm glad. The drawers are seldom restocked at Lowe's and HD around me, and our local ACE closed its doors two years ago.
Thanks Paul, Wish I could have found some Zinc plated machine screws instead of Stainless.....If they ever need to be drilled out again, Someone is going to have a BAD day. But what are the odds of this needing to be done again?Nice work!