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Wrenching on 27yr old 2RZ…run into Bad and Good…..

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ControlCar, Sep 23, 2023.

  1. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:49 PM
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    ControlCar

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    Clock Volt meter/LSPV Delete/Hyundai 16’s/FP gauge/after 9months of wrenching ZERO oil leaks
    Bad:
    1.5hrs for these to miraculously get off
    Fan Clutch bolts
    IMG_3468.jpg
     
    ControlCar, Sep 23, 2023
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  2. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:49 PM
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    Clock Volt meter/LSPV Delete/Hyundai 16’s/FP gauge/after 9months of wrenching ZERO oil leaks
    Trip to ACE hardware in my future….
     
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  3. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    Good:
    IMG_3469.jpg
    while cleaning everything
    This is PS pulley
    IMG_3470.jpg
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:53 PM
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    Maybe
    1/3 the way thru T chain cover install
    IMG_3471.jpg
     
    ControlCar, Sep 23, 2023
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  5. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:54 PM
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    Stuck nuts suck. Induction heaters rock for stuff like this.
     
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  6. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:55 PM
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    Keep y’all posted
    Hopefully not for a cry out for help

    btw: starter bump worked like a charm for removing crank shaft bolt
     
    ControlCar, Sep 23, 2023
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  7. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:58 PM
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    WTH is torque on the fan clutch bolts anyway????
    Previous owner/mechanic had them over 120lbs!!!!!!!!!!!
    IMO
    lol
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2023 at 4:59 PM
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    Probably loctited.
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2023 at 5:05 PM
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    Ding Ding^^^^
    Winner!!!
    I just inspected…..IMG_3472.jpg
     
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  10. Sep 23, 2023 at 5:07 PM
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    Jeez
    As soon as I saw those stripped bolts, I knew I was in for trouble
    I might buy a lottery ticket today bc IMO I was lucky to get them off
     
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