Not being defensive, just answering the question. Someone thought it was strange they got that answer, but really it isnt. My advice is still the same.

Drax,

I would have them remove it, then try to find a regular bolt (like the one on the first SC) that will fit it. Then you can swap it out any time you like.

 

I didnt think it was a odd answer, just thought the guy was a little rude. I expected the answer, you just would have to of been the one of the phone to understand.

 

Hey guys why can't we just skip the damn pulley and buy the cams,intake and better breathing head that way the supercharger is still under warranty anyway because it wasnt touched ??? LOL By the way I wanted to congratulate everyone that posted in this page this is the most intelligent conversation with no morons to screw it up. Good on ya

 

that is my question

 

It resembles a torx star to me..... Try home depot or Fryes.

 

not a torx unfortunately

 

And I answered it a few posts above.

 

But im saying to have the dealer take it off but the dealers can get the keys either. TRD void my warranty for a BS reason which they are SOB's for - so i have no issue about a warranty.

 

Beg your pardon?

 

I have no warranty because TRD voided it for no "real factual reasoning"

whats TRD's phone number?

 

1-800-688-5912 for technical assistance.

 

A tech or a service manager, etc. at your uncle's dealership should have the key somewhere.
I just got my car back today from warrantied motor and supercharger replacement. My replacement supercharger has both the "new" bracket and the tamperproof bolt, The bolt also has a stripe of thick, white paint across it that would give away any attempt to apply any tool. Interesting!!

 

ill borrow any key - i just want to take the pulley off my s/c

 

TRD was called today ( i didnt call them but gary did) and he told him they will not give the key to the dealers (hence the fact he works at a dealer and called from the dealer) - SO - whos going to be the first one to give it a shot?

 

Wait, so they won't even give the key to a Dealership???

 

how would the dealership put it on if they don't have the key?

 

It comes assembled already, dealership only does install.

 

damn that makes the install easier for those who had the tamper proof bolt vs the cap

but then again the cap peeps can upgrade

 

so i'm confused, if i get a new supercharger kit for my tc, it will have this tamper proof bolt and i won't be able to swap the pulley? even when my warranty is over and i don't care anymore?

or i can get it off, but the bolt is simpley there to make sure i don't change the pulley, mess it up, put the stock pulley back on and try to claim it?

is it tamper PROOF or tamper EVIDENT?

 

tamper proof

best bet is to wait till the warranty is done then swap it, by then someone should have a setup out that will be bug free, and won't kill the supercharger or motor


course the toyota turbo could be out before then too