need help with rear differential nut removal
klyl998
07-30-2007, 12:11 PM
i have 01 4 runner, needs to remove rear differential oil, the
filler nut is hard to remove, would you suggest using propane flame
to heat the nut, then turn it to open ? will that work
filler nut is hard to remove, would you suggest using propane flame
to heat the nut, then turn it to open ? will that work
Brian R.
07-31-2007, 07:26 AM
I would be very cautious about heating that plug. You might crack the housing and then you have a real expensive repair on your hands. Try penetrating oil like Blaster and see if that helps.
silversup
08-02-2007, 09:42 PM
PB blaster plus a socket and breaker bar.
legbreaker
08-03-2007, 01:26 AM
I don't know what that plug is made of, but doesn't heat generally have a "swelling" effect on metal?
Brian R.
08-03-2007, 01:49 AM
Yes, that was my problem. You would have to heat the housing and I don't like the idea. Never done it though. I would go the Blaster route and see if the penetrating oil allowed you to turn it.
klyl998
08-06-2007, 01:02 PM
PB blaster plus a socket and breaker bar.
curious to know what is PB blaster, i know if i fit a copper pipe over
the rachet and use hammer to move the nut.
curious to know what is PB blaster, i know if i fit a copper pipe over
the rachet and use hammer to move the nut.
Brian R.
08-06-2007, 02:17 PM
PB Blaster is penetrating oil.
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