If it's not one thing, it's another. Rounded diff plug.

So I'm prying on my rear diff fill plug to change my fluid, when SLIP there goes the nut. Rounded off like a motherf*cker. . . I even drove 30 minutes to buy a 24mm socket cause I didn't have one, and I let it soak in pb blaster for about an hour. . . Wtf do I do now? I'm just really bummed atm. . .

 

try to put a notch in the rounded head of the bolt and hit it with a flat head screwdriver and a mallet in the direction to break the nut loose.

 

Lots of options-Drill it, notch it, keep trying- but make sure you have a proper replacement plug before you try anything.

 

Okay thanks. Will it not damage the interior threads if I beat it with a mallet and screwdriver?

 

Since there isn't a whole lot of room under there to swing a hammer you might try cutting a deep notch at around the 3 o'clock position, then place chisel or something simalar against the notch and a bottle jack on the other end.

 

Don't wail on it. Tap it. Or, get the appropriate sized bolt extractor: http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=ATC53917-%252d-15%7B47%7D16%22%7B47%7D24MM-Bolt-Extractor

Tapping the bolt head and alternately hitting the flat around might work too.

 

Where can I get a replacement? Do I have to go to the dealer? I've been searching, and see some folks getting Marlin replacements, but no luck finding part numbers/sites selling diff replacement bolts.

 

Six sided 15/16 socket. It feels tighter I'm super paranoid about stripping bolt heads off. If there is any slop at all with the socket I find a suitable alternative. Good luck with it man.

 

Also can you get some vice grips clamped on it?

 

Actually, I tried a 15/16 before I went to the store. It felt the same as the 24mm. They are both 12 sided though.

I'll try that tomorrow. I wish i had a damn impact/compressor.

 

12 point sockets might as well be advertised as "hex head grinders".

 

Ha,ha no shit! I hate 12 point sockets.

 

Yes, they are shit for anything with narrow flats or that has been on forever.

But you could go the Krazie route and use needle-nose vice grips.

 

When you find a replacement, please post where you get it from.... I have to change my diff fluid in the next week or so...

Good luck

 

Why not the dealer?

 

try one of these my firend.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...21x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=00947078000P

 

Kind of late now, but a trick I learned long ago is to give those plugs a clip with a hammer before trying to turn it. Just hit the head square with the hammer and they normally come loose.

 

six point 15/16

 

Weld a cheap wrench (harbor freight) onto the head of the bolt, (just a couple of good tack welds should do) and that should help you get it off. Just make sure you have a new bolt ready after-wards.

 

I think I found it. But holy $10 shipping. . .
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/p...T-DIFFERENTIAL-FILLER/2428870/9034118066.html
https://www.toyotapartsbarn.com/toyota-oem-parts.html

Because I absolutely despise my local dealer. . . I would burn the place down if I knew I wouldn't get caught.

I don't think it is big enough. Says up to 19mm iso 24mm