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I beat it off this morning and my diff drain plug is unfrozen.

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by IowaGuy, Jan 8, 2022.

  1. Jan 8, 2022 at 8:03 PM
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    IowaGuy

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    A while back I posted about how my front diff drain plug was frozen and wouldn't budge. This morning I went after it with a propane torch and chisel and it finally came loose by heating it up and beating the heck out of it. The plug was pretty beat up when I was done and I left a few dings on the surrounding case, but with a new plug and copper seal ring torqued to spec it should be all good for 60k. I have 58k miles on my truck and the magnet on the old plug was pretty dirty.
     
  2. Jan 8, 2022 at 9:00 PM
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    Kanobi13

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    Excuse me!!!! Keep your beating off to yourself!!
     
  3. Jan 8, 2022 at 9:02 PM
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    boostedtrdpro

    boostedtrdpro voided warranty

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  4. Jan 9, 2022 at 4:01 AM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  5. Jan 9, 2022 at 5:30 AM
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    I am failing to see how one is related to the other. Maybe going blind, but how does this cause a leak in the diff?
     
  6. Jan 9, 2022 at 5:44 AM
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    Beating off on a Sunday morning. It's the new fangled church!! I mean.......I guess if you do it right you could see Gawd.

    Soooooooooooo OP, now whatchya gonna do to replug that opening?
     
  7. Jan 9, 2022 at 6:02 AM
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    I see what you did there
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2022 at 6:05 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  9. Jan 9, 2022 at 6:22 AM
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    FrenchToasty

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    A different way I learned almost the same trick. Take a ballpien hammer and put it on the plug, then use another hammer to smack the BP
     
  10. Jan 9, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    Always apply a little warm oil while you beat them things off. Try to minimize damage to the unit by beating it gracefully!
     
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    Cold hands can ruin the moment, warm oil can help.
     
  12. Jan 9, 2022 at 7:27 AM
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    seriously phrasing...
     
  13. Jan 9, 2022 at 7:32 AM
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    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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  14. Jan 9, 2022 at 7:47 AM
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    Just consider how much difference a missed period makes. Could mean 18 years of child support.
     
  15. Jan 9, 2022 at 7:57 AM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    I am going to gather OP never saw this coming. Jester.
     
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Neither did she!
     
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    Badump. Remember to tip your servers. He will be here all week.
     
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    Wallygator

    Wallygator Well Zippedy Da Do!

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    :rofl:Same!
     
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    This thread has so much potential.
     
  21. Jan 9, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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    Looks like Wilson was at a beach volleyball game.
     
  22. Jan 9, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    But if it keeps going for 4 hours or more someone is going to need to call a doctor.
     
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