Stuck Integrated Tensioner

All my mechanic friends tell me when something is stuck they soak it in diesel fuel for a while and that helps

There are better penetrating oils than WD40. I'd look into one of them & let it soak. Then, when you go to loosen it, instead of trying to take it out, try to tighten it a little. Then try to loosen... Back & forth. That'll loosen bolts up a lot of the time. Lastly, if all else fails, if you have access to a torch, heat up the bolt (not the frame... You'll burn and/or discolor the paint or metal) while still hot (be careful) try to tighten/loosen.

Mishinn_Control wrote:

There are better penetrating oils than WD40. I'd look into one of them & let it soak. Then, when you go to loosen it, ...more

Mishinn_Control wrote:

There are better penetrating oils than WD40. I'd look into one of them & let it soak. Then, when you go to loosen it, instead of trying to take it out, try to tighten it a little. Then try to loosen... Back & forth. That'll loosen bolts up a lot of the time. Lastly, if all else fails, if you have access to a torch, heat up the bolt (not the frame... You'll burn and/or discolor the paint or metal) while still hot (be careful) try to tighten/loosen.

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it sounds wierd but automatic transmission fluid works way better than any penetrating oil ive ever used

Mishinn_Control wrote:

There are better penetrating oils than WD40. I'd look into one of them & let it soak. Then, when you go to loosen it, ...more

Mishinn_Control wrote:

There are better penetrating oils than WD40. I'd look into one of them & let it soak. Then, when you go to loosen it, instead of trying to take it out, try to tighten it a little. Then try to loosen... Back & forth. That'll loosen bolts up a lot of the time. Lastly, if all else fails, if you have access to a torch, heat up the bolt (not the frame... You'll burn and/or discolor the paint or metal) while still hot (be careful) try to tighten/loosen.

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Edman123 wrote:

it sounds wierd but automatic transmission fluid works way better than any penetrating oil ive ever used

Edman123 wrote:

it sounds wierd but automatic transmission fluid works way better than any penetrating oil ive ever used

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I've used that too. It is just oil, after all. We have some pretty heavy duty shit we user at work that, I swear, would seep into an airtight submarine!

Also, use some vice grips.

Got a blowtorch? Set the torch onto the bolt for about a minute or so (or until things start to glow) and then give it hell.

I used my Dremel(not a dremel) to cut a notch in the screw so I could get a screwdriver in there. It wasn’t going to get reused anyway....came out no problem!

Two words: PB Blaster