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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 11:19 AM
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Default Stripped a nut on thermostat housing

Yes, I'm a moron. I stripped one of the three nuts on the thermostat housing on my 2003 LS430. What's the best remedy? Buy a nut extractor? Other ideas?

What are the chances that my local Lexus dealer has a replacement nut for a 2003?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 11:49 AM
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Here is another idea, use a nut cracker. I am not sure if you have enough room, so this may not work. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Nut-Cracker/999957787

Local Lexus dealer should have replacement nut, if not, they can order it.
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