Hi Guys,
I've been looking around the internet but haven't managed to find anything that suits my particular issue so i thought I'd ask the experts, hopefully there are still some of you around!
I've got a 1998 VZJ95R with a toyota alloy bullbar. Its the one with fog lamps and the park/indicator light slightly above.
The issue I have is with removing the park/indicator light. I've removed the fog lamp to get access to the park/indicator lights and have loosened off the left side nut, which mounts onto what I think is a captive bolt. The other side is a bolt that comes through from the front of the bullbar, has a flat round head and the nut is rusted onto it. While I've got the penetration oil in there and have been using an 8mm socket to get at it, the whole bolt is rotating and there is ZERO purchase on the bolt head (on the outside of the bullbar). I can't get a pair of snub nosed pliers to it, or fit the head of a flathead screwdriver between it and the bar to force it to stop. I've also tried (and failed) to use a hacksaw to saw a slot that i could use a flatty in (either i'm not trying hard enough, or this bugger is tough). I've also used one of those small propane torches to try to expand the head in its hole but still, round she goes.
I'm hoping that some more experienced DIYers or a mechanic might have a tip on where to go forward from here.
Cheers Guys!
I've been looking around the internet but haven't managed to find anything that suits my particular issue so i thought I'd ask the experts, hopefully there are still some of you around!
I've got a 1998 VZJ95R with a toyota alloy bullbar. Its the one with fog lamps and the park/indicator light slightly above.
The issue I have is with removing the park/indicator light. I've removed the fog lamp to get access to the park/indicator lights and have loosened off the left side nut, which mounts onto what I think is a captive bolt. The other side is a bolt that comes through from the front of the bullbar, has a flat round head and the nut is rusted onto it. While I've got the penetration oil in there and have been using an 8mm socket to get at it, the whole bolt is rotating and there is ZERO purchase on the bolt head (on the outside of the bullbar). I can't get a pair of snub nosed pliers to it, or fit the head of a flathead screwdriver between it and the bar to force it to stop. I've also tried (and failed) to use a hacksaw to saw a slot that i could use a flatty in (either i'm not trying hard enough, or this bugger is tough). I've also used one of those small propane torches to try to expand the head in its hole but still, round she goes.
I'm hoping that some more experienced DIYers or a mechanic might have a tip on where to go forward from here.
Cheers Guys!
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