Green Locktite...how to remove?

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Dec 31, 2009 | 08:24 PM

Lindsey141

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Green Locktite...how to remove?

The back bolt on my sporty's gas tank seems to have green locktite applied to it.
Does anybody know of a way to un-locktite it?
Ive heard that heating it might work but its a painted area so putting a flame to it is not really a option.
Appreciate any help on this.

Dec 31, 2009 | 08:31 PM

JW1200

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If worse comes to worse, you should be able to get a jig saw in there and cut the bolt off. Then buy a new $2 nut and bolt....

Dec 31, 2009 | 08:36 PM

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Try a hair dryer or heat gun. That should be enough to soften the loc tite.

Dec 31, 2009 | 08:40 PM

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http://www.loctiteproducts.com/quest...p?answerme=125

According to the Loctite site...

Apply heat, and remove.

I've always heard 300° to 400° will do fine.

Dec 31, 2009 | 08:44 PM

Lindsey141

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JW1200

If worse comes to worse, you should be able to get a jig saw in there and cut the bolt off. Then buy a new $2 nut and bolt....

yep,...thats probably whats going to happen.....maybe a dremel grinding wheel.
was just wondering if any body had some magic cure.
appreciate the response

Dec 31, 2009 | 08:46 PM

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The dremel is good!!

Dec 31, 2009 | 10:40 PM

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I used this stuff on some T45 torx tip bolts that we're put in by some McCo gorillas at the factory....with gobs of white HD locktite. I literally twisted 6 tips like licorice, then I tried this stuff (recommended by tool shop I was purchasing more torx tips....said their mechanics swore by it). Worked for me, after I let it penetrate for about 2 hours, with repeated applications....

http://blasterchemical.com/display.cfm?p=50003&pid=4