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

WD-40 Ponietz Saturday #1

lubrication Kali Saturday #2

Do you have a torch? Nittersing Saturday #3

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

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

Might be time to get on the LG website... GiqueCee Saturday #28

According to what I found drray23 Saturday #5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Same for me Dragonfly64 Saturday #32

Lots of WD40? irisblue Saturday #9

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

17 mm Beartracks Saturday #15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good point... GiqueCee Saturday #25

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

Is it reverse threaded? SheltieLover Saturday #24

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

Pls let us know. SheltieLover Saturday #31

They may have used something like Loctite on it. KY_EnviroGuy Saturday #30

Would Liquid Wrench work against a thread glue like Loctite? Beartracks Saturday #36

Straight from the horse's mouth..... KY_EnviroGuy Saturday #39

heat is the trick for locktite Liber T. Saturday #33

WD-40 is not a penetrant or lubricant Liber T. Saturday #34

impact wrench The Wizard Saturday #35