Diff plugs stripped
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Diff plugs stripped
I am changing all of the fluids in my 1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4X4 to synthetic. No problems with anything until I got to the front differential. Here I ran into a different style of plugs on both the filler and the drain. The previous owner has severely damaged both of them, and probably did not ever get them out. I am afraid the truck may still have the original fluid in the front diff. Can anyone fill me in on how to get these plugs out?
Last edited by waskillywabbit; 12-27-2010 at 05:39 PM. Reason: Useless newb title
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You could try an easy-out for removing broken bolts. Spray them with PB Blaster penetrating oil and let it soak for a while before trying to remove the plug.
It may not have been the owner that damaged them. May have been a quickie lube pit monkey.
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It may not have been the owner that damaged them. May have been a quickie lube pit monkey.
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Last edited by matstaley; 12-27-2010 at 05:33 PM.
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The nuts are allan style. Not torx.
I believe one is a 10MM and one is a 12MM.
Try and get an 11 and a 13MM allan and hammer them in there. If that doesn't work then you need something like an EZ out.
When re installing new plugs, do not over torque them.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.. I don't understand why people have such big issues with these plugs.
I believe one is a 10MM and one is a 12MM.
Try and get an 11 and a 13MM allan and hammer them in there. If that doesn't work then you need something like an EZ out.
When re installing new plugs, do not over torque them.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.. I don't understand why people have such big issues with these plugs.
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