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The Crankshaft Blues

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mike65, Aug 19, 2017.

  1. Aug 19, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    Mike65

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    I'm having a hard time getting crank shaft bolt loose on 2.7 tried everything
     
  2. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Have you tried using the starter?
     
  3. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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  4. Aug 21, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    ...we'll get there.
    yeah, bump it (cheap and need no more tools than your breaker) or get a pneumatic impact wrench in there if you can.

    or get a torque multiplier if you want to get really fancy.
     
  5. Aug 21, 2017 at 12:04 PM
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