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Liber T.

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33. heat is the trick for locktite

Reply to Beartracks (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 05:03 PM

22 hrs ago

propane torch and a fire extingisher, you probably have a lug wrench in your trunk that may fit. brace wrench and turn the part

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"Factory-tight" bolt in my washer: Won't budge! [View all] Beartracks Yesterday OP

WD-40 Ponietz Yesterday #1

lubrication Kali Yesterday #2

Do you have a torch? Nittersing Yesterday #3

Don't have any suggestion, but UpInArms Yesterday #4

Yep, I did that so I'd know what I was getting into. However, of course... Beartracks Yesterday #19

Might be time to get on the LG website... GiqueCee 23 hrs ago #28

According to what I found drray23 Yesterday #5

This message was self-deleted by its author taxi Yesterday #17

I did try whacking it with a pipe wrench, since my hammer wasn't readily available. Beartracks 23 hrs ago #21

This message was self-deleted by its author taxi 23 hrs ago #29

So smack the wrench handle BETWEEN my hand and the end that's on bolt? Beartracks 21 hrs ago #37

This message was self-deleted by its author taxi 20 hrs ago #38

Whaaat? Although, this tracks with my experience. The bolt acts like it's fused to the rotor metal. Beartracks Yesterday #18

Some people have suggested PB Blaster. Would that work on glue, or is it only for rust/gunk? Beartracks 23 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 Yesterday #6

I like the idea of sliding the rachet handle into a long pipe. dem4decades Yesterday #7

You can dry heating it up with a blow dryer for a bit. Shambala Yesterday #8

Same for me Dragonfly64 23 hrs ago #32

Lots of WD40? irisblue Yesterday #9

How big is this bolt? House of Roberts Yesterday #10

17 mm Beartracks Yesterday #15

Try tapping the bolt head with a hammer... LuckyCharms Yesterday #11

Interesting point about 6-pt vs 12-pt Beartracks Yesterday #13

I don't know if you can get your hands on a 6 point today... LuckyCharms Yesterday #16

Thanks! Timing is everything, right? Beartracks Yesterday #20

Other things to look at... Flash953 Yesterday #12

Motor is fine. It's an LG. I'm just needing to replace the sensor. Beartracks Yesterday #14

Could it be a left-hand thread? Some bolts are opposite to avoid loosening. Norrrm 23 hrs ago #23

Good point... GiqueCee 23 hrs ago #25

Not according to Dr. Google (YouTube DIYers, in this case), but I will try that. Beartracks 23 hrs ago #26

Is it reverse threaded? SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #24

Not according to Dr. Google (YouTube DIYers, in this case), but I will try that. Beartracks 23 hrs ago #27

Pls let us know. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #31

They may have used something like Loctite on it. KY_EnviroGuy 23 hrs ago #30

Would Liquid Wrench work against a thread glue like Loctite? Beartracks 21 hrs ago #36

Straight from the horse's mouth..... KY_EnviroGuy 16 hrs ago #39

heat is the trick for locktite Liber T. 22 hrs ago #33

WD-40 is not a penetrant or lubricant Liber T. 22 hrs ago #34

impact wrench The Wizard 21 hrs ago #35