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Roof rack holes are all filled with silicone, any recommendations on removing it?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Yota_Max, Aug 25, 2022.

  1. Aug 25, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    like the title states, all of my roof rack holes are filled with silicone to prevent leaking from when i removed my last rack. I decided i want to put another rack on my truck. Does anyone have any strategies to removing the silicone from the bolt holes so i can throw a rack back onto the roof?
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    I'd loosen/pick out what I could with a small pick then run a tap or rethreader thru to clear the remainder.
     
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    ^^ This. You might consider using a drill bit small enough to clear the threads first. Best if you use a bottoming tap to clean the threads.
     
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    Get the first few threads clear and then run the bolt in.
     
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    Just run the bolt through slowly. When it binds up back it out and clean it out then retry
     
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    all good solutions. I have a ice pick that has a small hook at the end. I'd imagine I'd use that. Small drill bit is good too.
     
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    Suggest in future: use a little Teflon tape and put the original bolts back in the hole.
     
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  11. Aug 25, 2022 at 5:25 PM
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    I don't trust only tape. I know it's stupid but I don't. I used butyl sealant and then for good measure I put a layer of butyl tape over the holes before putting in bolts.
     
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