#7 COP retainer screw

[crowncrazy87]

Is what I think about that dang thing.

Had a ticking develop and at first it sounded like exhaust leak... Further invest igation yeilded more along the lines of a loose spark plug... Kind of un scientifically I just felt the top of each coil to see if I could notice any difference in vibrations... Ding found it on cylinder 7.

That dang screw located directly under the pressure regulater on the fuel rail all but kicked my tale getting loose.

Long story short, an hour to get the screw out, 15 min to get the plug re tourqed (was only loose not blown out) And screw back In. No more tick either!

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

good news & thanks for sharing.

 

[LandOfLincoln]

The way I get this one loose on mine is by use of a small 1/4" that is basically a very small breaker bar.
A few turns with that then remove the rest of the way with one of those flexible/bendable tools that accept a screwdriver handle one one end and socket on the other. I have a 7mm socket that is very low profile which also helps with the clearance issues.