# '04 Camry problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [July 1, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-problem/105524 "2017-07-01T23:04:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bzb882](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-problem/105524/1 "2017-07-01T23:04:33Z")
I changed the plugs today. Two of the four 10 mm bolts that hold the plug connectors in place made a popping sound like they had snapped off. Took them out, they’re fine. Now neither will tighten. I didn’t over tighten them but I’m guessing after 13 years the threads in the valve cover gave way. Is that a correct assumption? If so, can the holes be re-threaded or do I need a new valve cover? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-problem/105524/2 "2017-07-01T23:25:18Z")
Go to Sears or an ACE hardware store and get this thread restoring kit. [http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/image/spin\_prod\_209728401?hei=315&wid=315&op\_sharpen=1&resMode=sharp&op\_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0](http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/image/spin_prod_209728401?hei=315&wid=315&op_sharpen=1&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0) This kit has saved my butt several times when threads got damaged from doing what seemed like a simple job. Tester ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2017, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-problem/105524/3 "2017-07-02T12:28:13Z")
I would buy a new valve cover instead of trying to restore the threads.The valve cover has to come off anyway and a new gasket put in. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-problem/105524/4 "2017-07-02T15:21:46Z")
The bolts referred to are to hold the coils in place and are blind into the valve cover. Cleaning up the threads with the kit as @Tester posted, doesn’t require the valve cover be removed unless there is no clearance to reach the threads. A thread insert, like a heli-coil would work if the threads are too buggered to clean up. Edit: OK, replace valve cover, THAT requires new gasket. I was confused by your comment. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2017, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-problem/105524/5 "2017-07-02T17:54:40Z")
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**Author:** ![pete\_peters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/46a35a/32.png) [@pete\_peters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete_peters)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-problem/105524/6 "2017-07-03T19:58:00Z")
Heli coils will do the trick.