Should have used a box wrench....how bad is it?

 

Bad. Pretty bad. I may have to go to a transmission shop and see if they have something... this sucks

 

Try locking pliers and then replace the bolt. John

 

I'm gonna have to try that tomorrow. Fuck. This sucks. At least I didn't empty it out first haha

 

A very ghetto way, but has worked in the past in tight spots.

Whatever you can get in there, gearwrench style 17mm, or 17mm on socket. Mix up a JB weld batch QUICK DRY FORMULA. Fill the whole mounting face. Let dry a few hours. Turn it out.

You basically are going to have to throw out the socket or wrench, but it will hold on enough to let you turn it out. . . .

Outside of that, maybe lock pliers on it, and hope for the best.

 

 

pipe wrench.

 

vise grip, stripped bolt remover, but before you do this go buy a new bolt from toyota first.

 

Also see if you have an imperial size socket which is a touch smaller than 17mm. May work.

Good Luck !

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm gonna try them today. Here is the bolt in question:

 

try file up the edges a bit to get a nice square surface...

can't u fill it up from the top where the gear stick go's?

lucas

 

Thats not THAT bad, try using a snap-on socket and a 3/8 drive.

 

I don't see how you think you can't get a socket and ratchet in there.

1. Stop using the wrong tool for the job. Open end wrenches shouldn't be used on anything that you can get at with a box end or socket.

2. Go out and spend some money on GOOD tools. Snap-On sockets grab the face of the fastener, not the corner. Get yourself a Snap-On 17mm and let me know if you can't remove the drainplug with that.

 

2. Go out and spend some money on GOOD tools. Snap-On sockets grab the face of the fastener, not the corner. Get yourself a Snap-On 17mm and let me know if you can't remove the drainplug with that.

Any 6 pt socket does that. Doesn't need to be "snap on"

 

Take a die grinder and cut a slit in the center of the bolt, and use it similar to a flat head, only obviously you are using a thin bar not a screw driver.

I have another way to remove a thick bolt like that but I'm sure I'll be made fun of.
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You won't get in there with a die grinder unless you dropped the tranny. If you have done the job before you know even a 3/8 racket and a socket won't fit up in there.

The dude needed to use a box end 6 pt to get it out, plain and simple.

Vice grips, dropping the tranny, or jb weld something to it is your only choice now.

 

I guess you haven't seen my porting die grinders, it is smaller than a wrench.

 

easy fiks.. weld the 17 on there if u have a welding tool if not use another suggestion.. done this several times...

 

That's what I was going to say, just get a cheap socket on their and tack it and loosen that shit up.

 

I did use the box end, but because of the stupid lip, I guess it wasn't 100% on there. Snap on tools are your choice, but craftsman and kobalt have done pretty good. I have tried almost everything, but it looks like welding is the only way to get it off.

 

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Sorry to hear that man, GL.

 

buy a snap on 6 point box end wrench (17mm) and it will get it right out no problem.

 

If you still have trouble with all the above methods then use a pipe wrench. That tool is specifically designed to grab cylinders and pipes. Its jaws will clamp that bolt and remove it with ease.

Good luck!

 

So... I bought a couple new drain bolts from Curt, and I'm dropping off the car at a local shop thursday night. These guys are trustworthy~ thank god. Wish me luck!

 

it doesn't look that bad, i would of tried a snap on box end b4 that... looks like you can get it with it....

 

seems like its been said several times already...6 point socket or 6 point wrench...if that dont work weld a socket on there...and if you dont want to waste a socket, any nut of similar size can be welded on crack it loose...ive done the welding route several times

another method which doesnt seem very aplicable to this particular bolt is the chisel and hammer method...take a chisel and hammer it on the side of the bolt at an angle aiming in the direction to loosen it

 

I would weld it if I had the equipment/tools to weld it. I've used 6 point wrenches. It has not worked.

 

I'm telling you - pipe wrench!!

 

This, I have not tried yet. I'll give it a whirl tomorrow. Do you think running the car to operating temp would loosen it up a bit?

 

Yes!!
I Would Use That(pipe Wrench )
W Locking Pliiers