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KY_EnviroGuy

(14,816 posts)
30. They may have used something like Loctite on it.
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 03:36 PM
11 hrs ago

Just one more crazy idea but you might try heating and cooling it several times, during which that cycling often breaks the bonds holding it seized. But, not very high heat which could damage the motor.

Penetrating oil sometimes helps too, with an overnight soaking. I always liked Liquid Wrench but be sure none runs down into the motor's internals.

Also, keep trying the sharp tapping on the end of a long wrench with a small hammer. That induces extremely high instantaneous shock forces on the threads. Tapping on the head of the bolt can help too, which are axial impacts vs radial.

Good luck!



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WD-40 Ponietz 12 hrs ago #1
lubrication Kali 12 hrs ago #2
Do you have a torch? Nittersing 12 hrs ago #3
Don't have any suggestion, but UpInArms 12 hrs ago #4
Yep, I did that so I'd know what I was getting into. However, of course... Beartracks 11 hrs ago #19
Might be time to get on the LG website... GiqueCee 11 hrs ago #28
According to what I found drray23 12 hrs ago #5
This message was self-deleted by its author taxi 11 hrs ago #17
I did try whacking it with a pipe wrench, since my hammer wasn't readily available. Beartracks 11 hrs ago #21
This message was self-deleted by its author taxi 11 hrs ago #29
So smack the wrench handle BETWEEN my hand and the end that's on bolt? Beartracks 9 hrs ago #37
This message was self-deleted by its author taxi 8 hrs ago #38
Whaaat? Although, this tracks with my experience. The bolt acts like it's fused to the rotor metal. Beartracks 11 hrs ago #18
Some people have suggested PB Blaster. Would that work on glue, or is it only for rust/gunk? Beartracks 11 hrs ago #22
If you have a length of pvc pipe that you can slip on the ratchet handle that will add leverage. Good luck! Floyd R. Turbo 12 hrs ago #6
I like the idea of sliding the rachet handle into a long pipe. dem4decades 12 hrs ago #7
You can dry heating it up with a blow dryer for a bit. Shambala 12 hrs ago #8
Same for me Dragonfly64 10 hrs ago #32
Lots of WD40? irisblue 12 hrs ago #9
How big is this bolt? House of Roberts 12 hrs ago #10
17 mm Beartracks 11 hrs ago #15
Try tapping the bolt head with a hammer... LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #11
Interesting point about 6-pt vs 12-pt Beartracks 11 hrs ago #13
I don't know if you can get your hands on a 6 point today... LuckyCharms 11 hrs ago #16
Thanks! Timing is everything, right? Beartracks 11 hrs ago #20
Other things to look at... Flash953 12 hrs ago #12
Motor is fine. It's an LG. I'm just needing to replace the sensor. Beartracks 11 hrs ago #14
Could it be a left-hand thread? Some bolts are opposite to avoid loosening. Norrrm 11 hrs ago #23
Good point... GiqueCee 11 hrs ago #25
Not according to Dr. Google (YouTube DIYers, in this case), but I will try that. Beartracks 11 hrs ago #26
Is it reverse threaded? SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #24
Not according to Dr. Google (YouTube DIYers, in this case), but I will try that. Beartracks 11 hrs ago #27
Pls let us know. SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #31
They may have used something like Loctite on it. KY_EnviroGuy 11 hrs ago #30
Would Liquid Wrench work against a thread glue like Loctite? Beartracks 9 hrs ago #36
Straight from the horse's mouth..... KY_EnviroGuy 4 hrs ago #39
heat is the trick for locktite Liber T. 9 hrs ago #33
WD-40 is not a penetrant or lubricant Liber T. 9 hrs ago #34
impact wrench The Wizard 9 hrs ago #35
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