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 Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
#520282
10/31/04 09:19 PM
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Anonymous
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I am having a lot of trouble tryin to get the Fill Plug opened... i tried everything from Wrenches to sockets... and i just cant get it to open... anyone have a suggestion on how to get it opened?
i have at 2000 4runner SR5, V6, 3.4L
Last edited by Tycho; 10/31/04 09:20 PM.
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
#520283
11/01/04 01:23 AM
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Is it stripped or just really tight?
Lance
2001 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Limited | 4.88s/Dual ARBs | OME/Tundra Suspension | Aisin Manual Hubs | BFG A/T 285/75 | TJM T-15 w/ M8000 | Nuke Discos | Slee Sliders | Rockware Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
[Re: Bighead]
#520284
11/02/04 10:57 PM
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Heat it up with something like a propane torch first.
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
[Re: Adam F]
#520285
11/03/04 05:08 AM
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Anonymous
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Its just on really tight... tried numerous of tools but it just wont come off... is it really save to burn it with a blow torch?
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
#520286
11/03/04 05:20 PM
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Anonymous
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It's all about leverage. Just slip a 3' long pipe over your socket wrench and crank on it. That should do it . . .
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
#520287
11/04/04 04:21 PM
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One of my biggest pet peeves...
Hit it with an impact wrench, it will zip right out (if you have access to one.) The breaker bar will work, but you need to keep the the socket on really square or you will risk rounding off the corners on the hex head.
Mike
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
[Re: azrain]
#520288
11/05/04 05:41 PM
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Anonymous
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yes, i tried Leveage but it keeps slipping... the bot is like 1 CM out and its out sooo tight. I even tried to use a Hammer to hit the wrench down... anyone else got another idea?
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
#520289
11/05/04 10:53 PM
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Anonymous
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place floor jack under your breaker bar and jack up on the handle.
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
#520290
11/06/04 04:34 PM
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Seriously, heat it with a propane torch. If your worried, spray a degreaser on the area first, then wash it off. One of those little $20 propane torches should do the trick.
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Re: Rear Locking Differential Oil Fill Plug
[Re: Adam F]
#520291
11/08/04 09:08 PM
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Seriously, heat it with a propane torch. If your worried, spray a degreaser on the area first, then wash it off. One of those little $20 propane torches should do the trick. Yup. It won't hurt the diff any. Mike
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