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Ponietz

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1. WD-40

Reply to Beartracks (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 02:36 PM

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"Factory-tight" bolt in my washer: Won't budge! [View all] Beartracks Jul 4 OP

WD-40 Ponietz Jul 4 #1

lubrication Kali Jul 4 #2

Do you have a torch? Nittersing Jul 4 #3

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

Yep, I did that so I'd know what I was getting into. However, of course... Beartracks Jul 4 #19

Might be time to get on the LG website... GiqueCee Jul 4 #28

According to what I found drray23 Jul 4 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author taxi Jul 4 #17

I did try whacking it with a pipe wrench, since my hammer wasn't readily available. Beartracks Jul 4 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author taxi Jul 4 #29

So smack the wrench handle BETWEEN my hand and the end that's on bolt? Beartracks Jul 4 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author taxi Jul 4 #38

Whaaat? Although, this tracks with my experience. The bolt acts like it's fused to the rotor metal. Beartracks Jul 4 #18

Some people have suggested PB Blaster. Would that work on glue, or is it only for rust/gunk? Beartracks Jul 4 #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 Jul 4 #6

I like the idea of sliding the rachet handle into a long pipe. dem4decades Jul 4 #7

You can dry heating it up with a blow dryer for a bit. Shambala Jul 4 #8

Same for me Dragonfly64 Jul 4 #32

Lots of WD40? irisblue Jul 4 #9

How big is this bolt? House of Roberts Jul 4 #10

17 mm Beartracks Jul 4 #15

Try tapping the bolt head with a hammer... LuckyCharms Jul 4 #11

Interesting point about 6-pt vs 12-pt Beartracks Jul 4 #13

I don't know if you can get your hands on a 6 point today... LuckyCharms Jul 4 #16

Thanks! Timing is everything, right? Beartracks Jul 4 #20

Other things to look at... Flash953 Jul 4 #12

Motor is fine. It's an LG. I'm just needing to replace the sensor. Beartracks Jul 4 #14

Could it be a left-hand thread? Some bolts are opposite to avoid loosening. Norrrm Jul 4 #23

Good point... GiqueCee Jul 4 #25

Not according to Dr. Google (YouTube DIYers, in this case), but I will try that. Beartracks Jul 4 #26

Is it reverse threaded? SheltieLover Jul 4 #24

Not according to Dr. Google (YouTube DIYers, in this case), but I will try that. Beartracks Jul 4 #27

Pls let us know. SheltieLover Jul 4 #31

They may have used something like Loctite on it. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 4 #30

Would Liquid Wrench work against a thread glue like Loctite? Beartracks Jul 4 #36

Straight from the horse's mouth..... KY_EnviroGuy Jul 4 #39

heat is the trick for locktite Liber T. Jul 4 #33

WD-40 is not a penetrant or lubricant Liber T. Jul 4 #34

impact wrench The Wizard Jul 4 #35