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Broken carrier bearing bolt

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ElTacoRojo_, Mar 15, 2024.

  1. Mar 15, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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    ElTacoRojo_

    ElTacoRojo_ [OP] 3.4Andy

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    was doing my carrier bearing bolt and all of a sudden the head bolt broke off..... does anyone have any ideas on how to get this off? this is my daily and will need to get it fixed asap, any help is appreciated

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  2. Mar 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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    ztwatson

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    Buy a MAP gas torch from Home Depot and heat that thing up for like a minute. Once it is glowing orange grab a pair of Vice grips, grab the tip of the bolt and start unscrewing. It’ll work easy. Honestly not even worth your time messing with pb blaster or similar. Maybe next time.
     
  3. Mar 15, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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    hucklebarry

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    Torch it tell it’s really hot then spray liberally with penetrating oil. Let it cool a bit. The best way is to weld a nut on the end. Work it back and forth as it comes out.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2024 at 7:49 AM
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    ElTacoRojo_

    ElTacoRojo_ [OP] 3.4Andy

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    heres an update guys, i appreciate the help!!

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  5. Mar 16, 2024 at 8:58 AM
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    ztwatson

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    Torches are a necessity for us rust belt folk. Nice work.
     
  6. Mar 16, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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    Map torch for the Win! My favorite tool.
     

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