Need help replacing acessory drive belt!!! - Toyota Yaris Forums

bobolinko · 05-09-2010, 10:10 PM

You should FIRST, Spray a little PB, wait 30 minutes or so and then spray it again. Then use a 6-point socket to remove that bolt. It's hard, but it will come off much easier when you use that PB Catalyst. Trust me !

http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-Chemic.../dp/B0010E4FTW

The PB shoots like a water gun so don't fret when you see no red tube to spray the bolt using the can. It's REALLY good at taking bolts off. I couldn't remove my CAT bolts with an impact wrench 250 f/p and it was making the head of the bolts off-shape. Sprayed the PB and 30 minutes later, on the second impact like (Tack-Tack whirr), the bolt came spinning out like on steroids.

dyslexicanaboko · 03-21-2011, 03:29 PM

I am looking for some advice on the exact same issue. I have worked on a number of cars, although not being a mechanic, still for the basic stuff it isn't rocket science.

However I was trying to change my belt and I ran into the same problem of having no room to work in and having the #$&*&!? A/C conduit in the way of the belt. So I made attempts with my socket wrench, it was a no go, I tried a box wrench and that is when I rounded the nut, a 14mm anything no longer works.

My question is, should I just stop trying, suck it up and go to a mechanic

, or should I try:

Using the PB Lube (mentioned above). Then with a cresent wrench or other tool; hope to loosen the bolt?

The points on the bolt are rounded, but the flat portions are partially still intact.

gonzo452001 · 03-25-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobolinko

You should FIRST, Spray a little PB, wait 30 minutes or so and then spray it again. Then use a 6-point socket to remove that bolt. It's hard, but it will come off much easier when you use that PB Catalyst. Trust me !

http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-Chemic.../dp/B0010E4FTW

The PB shoots like a water gun so don't fret when you see no red tube to spray the bolt using the can. It's REALLY good at taking bolts off. I couldn't remove my CAT bolts with an impact wrench 250 f/p and it was making the head of the bolts off-shape. Sprayed the PB and 30 minutes later, on the second impact like (Tack-Tack whirr), the bolt came spinning out like on steroids.

You can get that a walmart a lot cheaper

05-09-2010, 10:10 PM	#1
bobolinko Bob Drives: Yaris and Scion XD 5 spd BSP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Was Hawaii - Moved to Everett WA Posts: 145	It will be very easy if: You should FIRST, Spray a little PB, wait 30 minutes or so and then spray it again. Then use a 6-point socket to remove that bolt. It's hard, but it will come off much easier when you use that PB Catalyst. Trust me ! http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-Chemic.../dp/B0010E4FTW The PB shoots like a water gun so don't fret when you see no red tube to spray the bolt using the can. It's REALLY good at taking bolts off. I couldn't remove my CAT bolts with an impact wrench 250 f/p and it was making the head of the bolts off-shape. Sprayed the PB and 30 minutes later, on the second impact like (Tack-Tack whirr), the bolt came spinning out like on steroids.

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03-21-2011, 03:29 PM	#2
dyslexicanaboko Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 9	I am looking for some advice on the exact same issue. I have worked on a number of cars, although not being a mechanic, still for the basic stuff it isn't rocket science. However I was trying to change my belt and I ran into the same problem of having no room to work in and having the #$&*&!? A/C conduit in the way of the belt. So I made attempts with my socket wrench, it was a no go, I tried a box wrench and that is when I rounded the nut, a 14mm anything no longer works. My question is, should I just stop trying, suck it up and go to a mechanic , or should I try: Using the PB Lube (mentioned above). Then with a cresent wrench or other tool; hope to loosen the bolt? The points on the bolt are rounded, but the flat portions are partially still intact.