SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (3 Viewers)
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My stupid question of the day.. lol
Doing my rear diff fluid for the 1st time.
Does anyone remember the magnet spinning in the drain bolt? The magnet portion will spin a bit back/forth. Its solid I just didn't like it moving when I was cleaning it off..
Pry normal? I can't remember my 100 series moving like that.
Doing my rear diff fluid for the 1st time.
Does anyone remember the magnet spinning in the drain bolt? The magnet portion will spin a bit back/forth. Its solid I just didn't like it moving when I was cleaning it off..
Pry normal? I can't remember my 100 series moving like that.
When replacing sunroof guides/cables, is the gear sub assembly (aka motor) an obvious “while you’re in there” or are they usually good to go?
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Toyota 63260-60160 (6326060160) GEAR SUB-ASSY, SLIDING ROOF DRIVE
Toyota 63260-60160 (6326060160) GEAR SUB-ASSY, SLIDING ROOF DRIVE. New & genuine Japanese car parts. Fast shipping. Low prices. Request a quote from Amayama Trading Co. online.
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Pretty sure I remember at least one of mine doing that.
When replacing sunroof guides/cables, is the gear sub assembly (aka motor) an obvious “while you’re in there” or are they usually good to go?
Toyota 63260-60160 (6326060160) GEAR SUB-ASSY, SLIDING ROOF DRIVE
Toyota 63260-60160 (6326060160) GEAR SUB-ASSY, SLIDING ROOF DRIVE. New & genuine Japanese car parts. Fast shipping. Low prices. Request a quote from Amayama Trading Co. online.
If you find an answer elsewhere please report back. This isn’t discussed much in this forum. I’ve been around for about 7 years and don’t remember seeing anything about sunroof mechanism self repairs.
It’s strange because the 100 series has multiple threads and they have to buy the whole assembly. I assume the process is very similar with some nuances, but there is not a whole lot of detail out there.
Lexus won’t even give me a quote without paying a $190 inspection fee, and I’m waiting on an independent to give me a ballpark. If I do go with the shop, I’ll try to get them to take photos so at least there will be some documentation out there.
I did mine a few weeks ago and spinning magnet was normal behavior out of mine.
Thank you gents, makes me feel much better!
It’s 8 sided so you could just use your plumbers wrench to break it off the rusted threads, then drop the LCA and drill out the stud, re-tap the hole and then put your aftermarket bump stop in like I did.
Here’s an actual measurement:
56-57mm? Maybe a big 12 point socket would work
I’d hit the back side with a generous amount of penetrating fluid (there should be a hole in the LCA in the top to spray into) a day before you try cracking it free. I used a regular pipe wrench (monkey wrench) and got one side free but broke the stud on the other side.
Go buy a 24” breaker bar and pair it with the appropriate socket. What you are using has no leverage.
It’s only an m8 thread so it shouldn’t be super tight but more likely rusted in place. Just be prepared to have it break. Of course, you’re in CA so you might have better luck.
Oh that was my original question trying to figure out the socket size
Need something more like this. Maybe a 24” version.
RIDGID 18 in. Straight Pipe Wrench for Heavy-Duty Plumbing, Sturdy Plumbing Pipe Tool with Self Cleaning Threads and Hook Jaws 31025 - The Home Depot
RIDGID - 2-1/2 in. Heavy-Duty Straight Wrench - Constructed of cast-iron for durability. Features a non-stick adjustment nut and an I-beam handle with full floating hook jaw. - THD SKU# 777117
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FWIW, this is the best stuff I have ever used on rusty bolts. Amazing! (I get mine at work, so this is just the first link I found)
FREE Penetrant
FREE Penetrant
Have you been able to compare it to kroil/aerokroil?
How’s it $25? The link says FREE!
I have not.
That's the trouble with naming something FREE.....
