Transmission rant, help! Need advice or anything, asap

btwilson86 · 03-12-2011, 06:13 PM

Lots of penetrating fluid like Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster. Soak it all night, maybe all day too. If that doesn't work I've heard that you sometimes will have luck if you heat the nuts up first with a torch, although I've never had to resort to this.

When I dropped an A340e, I believe I did drop most of the exhaust (actually, I think it was everything from the manifold back). You won't have to drop it all like I did, I just did it because it was simple enough and that kept it all in one piece.

ochowdero · 03-12-2011, 10:45 PM

yeah its better i take it off,
i gotta replace the gasket on the downpipe,
smells bad when i start it up haha

gonna soak them up soon,
hopefully this is gonna be smoother then im expecting right now

ochowdero · 03-13-2011, 05:04 AM

so i sprayed liquid wrench on those bolts, they look like there coming off, just gotta wait...

as for the stripped bolt?
what do i doooo!?

Sonyps307 · 03-13-2011, 05:29 AM

They sell socket sets that are made to grip stripped bolts/nuts. I think they are called easy outs.

907mge · 03-13-2011, 04:45 PM

An easyout is generally used for removing a broken off bolt. But the sockets he talks of are an option. I've used vice grips before if there is enough room for them. But soaking a bolt is a very good idea, although it may take a few days to really do the job. Also when you are removing a stuborn bolt or nut remember that a 6 point wrench or socket is farless likely to strip then a 12 point.

CanadianBak'inSupra · 03-13-2011, 09:27 PM

yea i stripped the bolt that holds on my crank pully for my 1.6L with a 12 point.

USE 6 point

cre · 03-13-2011, 09:40 PM

Agreed, use a 6 point whenever you're working with a 6 point head.

You really want to try to avoid using easy outs unless they're the last option. In a case like this, if I can get at it, I go in with an angle grinder or a dremel and grind two sides to give me a good solid surface to get a wrench on with a VERY firm fit. Yes, a lot of penetrating oil too... spray, wait 20 minutes, respray, wait 20, respray. If no good there then hit it with a torch right before you try the wrench.

03-12-2011, 06:13 PM	#1
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Lots of penetrating fluid like Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster. Soak it all night, maybe all day too. If that doesn't work I've heard that you sometimes will have luck if you heat the nuts up first with a torch, although I've never had to resort to this. When I dropped an A340e, I believe I did drop most of the exhaust (actually, I think it was everything from the manifold back). You won't have to drop it all like I did, I just did it because it was simple enough and that kept it all in one piece. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

03-12-2011, 10:45 PM	#2
ochowdero 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 277	yeah its better i take it off, i gotta replace the gasket on the downpipe, smells bad when i start it up haha gonna soak them up soon, hopefully this is gonna be smoother then im expecting right now __________________ 1987 supra, BLUE 7mge.. AUTO TO MANUAL SWAP.. i really want turbo

03-13-2011, 05:04 AM	#3
ochowdero 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 277	so i sprayed liquid wrench on those bolts, they look like there coming off, just gotta wait... as for the stripped bolt? what do i doooo!? __________________ 1987 supra, BLUE 7mge.. AUTO TO MANUAL SWAP.. i really want turbo

03-13-2011, 09:27 PM	#6
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	yea i stripped the bolt that holds on my crank pully for my 1.6L with a 12 point. USE 6 point __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

03-13-2011, 09:40 PM	#7
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Agreed, use a 6 point whenever you're working with a 6 point head. You really want to try to avoid using easy outs unless they're the last option. In a case like this, if I can get at it, I go in with an angle grinder or a dremel and grind two sides to give me a good solid surface to get a wrench on with a VERY firm fit. Yes, a lot of penetrating oil too... spray, wait 20 minutes, respray, wait 20, respray. If no good there then hit it with a torch right before you try the wrench. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

03-13-2011, 05:29 AM	#4
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	They sell socket sets that are made to grip stripped bolts/nuts. I think they are called easy outs.

03-13-2011, 04:45 PM	#5
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	An easyout is generally used for removing a broken off bolt. But the sockets he talks of are an option. I've used vice grips before if there is enough room for them. But soaking a bolt is a very good idea, although it may take a few days to really do the job. Also when you are removing a stuborn bolt or nut remember that a 6 point wrench or socket is farless likely to strip then a 12 point.

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