'76 G20 van pinion bolt question
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'76 G20 van pinion bolt question
In the rear end differential the pinion bolt has broken off inside. How do I remove the broken piece? Or should I be looking for a new rear end. According to the parts house, this is a common problem. I have the bolt head with 1/2" of threads. I don't know how much is left in there.
Help!!
Thanks!
I did find a tool, at http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?P...mp;ProdID=9442 in case anybody else has this problem.
Anyone have any experience in using this tool?
Help!!
Thanks!
I did find a tool, at http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?P...mp;ProdID=9442 in case anybody else has this problem.
Anyone have any experience in using this tool?
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RE: '76 G20 van pinion bolt question
Tool works great. I've used it several times on both GM and Ford broken pinion shaft lock bolts.
It says it works in 5 minutes, but your first time using it, allow 15. It's a very simple procedure and saves damage to the carrier, I know I've done it all - torch, hammer, grinder. This tool is awesome!
I got mine at www.fabbriassociates.com, but I checked your link and it is the same tool. Matco and Snap-on also have one but I'm not sure it by Fabbri.
Bo
It says it works in 5 minutes, but your first time using it, allow 15. It's a very simple procedure and saves damage to the carrier, I know I've done it all - torch, hammer, grinder. This tool is awesome!
I got mine at www.fabbriassociates.com, but I checked your link and it is the same tool. Matco and Snap-on also have one but I'm not sure it by Fabbri.
Bo
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RE: '76 G20 van pinion bolt question
Thank you for the info!!
I bought it on Ebay, cheaper shipping. ;-)
I'll let the SO know about your experience.
Thanks!
Patty
I bought it on Ebay, cheaper shipping. ;-)
I'll let the SO know about your experience.
Thanks!
Patty
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RE: '76 G20 van pinion bolt tool - Bo!
Hi Bo, thank you for all your help. The old broken bolt is out, the new one in, and I will hopefully go get the last smog cert it will ever need this week.
I bow to your mechanical superiority! [sm=hail.gif]
Thank you again!
Stephen & Patty
I bow to your mechanical superiority! [sm=hail.gif]
Thank you again!
Stephen & Patty
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