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KY_EnviroGuy

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39. Straight from the horse's mouth.....

Reply to Beartracks (Reply #36)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:12 PM

Jul 4

Best Solvent to Remove Loctite:

https://loctiteadhesive.com/best-solvent-to-remove-loctite/

Note that many nail polish removers contain acetone, but pure acetone would be best. A 6-oz. bottle of pure acetone costs $1.14 at Wally World. You may need to apply it several times to get a good soak into the threads. Unfortunately, it may not be possible for it to even reach the threads.

Be sure to completely evaporate any solvents, penetrating oils, etc. that have run off into your motor before running it. Acetone evaporates pretty well at room temperature but some could get trapped in confined spaces (engineer now shutting up and former volunteer firefighter speaking). A hair dryer can remove most dangerous volatiles.

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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