differential hex bolt size
#1
differential hex bolt size
what size if the differential hex bolts? I searched and found that it said 10mm but i got a 10mm hex socket and it doesnt work, its too big.....i have a 92 Sc300
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Originally posted by lexsc3
they are pretty rusted and stuff, i cleaned them up and they started to fit the 10mm hex socket but wont move at all.......any suggestions on what i should do?
they are pretty rusted and stuff, i cleaned them up and they started to fit the 10mm hex socket but wont move at all.......any suggestions on what i should do?
I used liquid wrench.
I soaked the cracks with liquid wrench 4 applications with 5 minutes in between.
I also sprayed liquid wrench before loosening each bolt.
a breaker bar is absolutely necessary. You won't be able to get it off without (unless you are he-man)
good luck.
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Originally posted by /Aerostar\
I just stuck the hex wrench in the bolt real nice and snug, then slid back a few feet and kicked it really hard a few times. Worked like a charm!!
I just stuck the hex wrench in the bolt real nice and snug, then slid back a few feet and kicked it really hard a few times. Worked like a charm!!
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Originally posted by VSsc400
yik!!! you can break the bolt if you can kick it.... slow but strong is the way to go. (i did have to push one of the bolts with a hex wrench with breaker bar with my foot)
yik!!! you can break the bolt if you can kick it.... slow but strong is the way to go. (i did have to push one of the bolts with a hex wrench with breaker bar with my foot)
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Originally posted by /Aerostar\
Mehh, my differential didnt mind. Maybe it knew that if it was bad and broke the bolt, I wouldnt give it any delicious Redline gear oil...
Mehh, my differential didnt mind. Maybe it knew that if it was bad and broke the bolt, I wouldnt give it any delicious Redline gear oil...
What did you make of those bolts? They seemed like they were aluminum or titanium.... super super light but super super super strong.
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not to jack yr thread but my differential is quite soaked with gear lube.
are my gaskets worn out? do i need to overhaul the "pumpkin"?..
the car's got 173000 miles.....
tks!!
are my gaskets worn out? do i need to overhaul the "pumpkin"?..
the car's got 173000 miles.....
tks!!
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Originally posted by VSsc400
yum redline.
What did you make of those bolts? They seemed like they were aluminum or titanium.... super super light but super super super strong.
yum redline.
What did you make of those bolts? They seemed like they were aluminum or titanium.... super super light but super super super strong.
#15
there definately not made of aluminum.....i just striped the bolts and was not able to get them off since they were so rusted.....any ideas on how i can get the bolts out now or another way of changing my differential fluid?
Last edited by lexsc3; 07-13-04 at 03:39 PM.