That is a bolt, I don't have vct though so I can't really answer those other questions. I would personally remove the vct and live with a CEL.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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