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Loosening Idler Pully Nut Tips?

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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Loosening Idler Pully Nut Tips?

Trying to change the belts on my 07 Maxima. I'm no expert mechanic but I've never had a problem with any maintenance before.

But this god damn nut won't budge. Any got any secrets that I might not know?
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Spray PB blaster, let it soak and try to turn it with a wrench with a pipe around it.
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Sorry but what is PB?

I tried the pipe but guess I'll go lift some weight and try again.
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dillusion

I tried the pipe but guess I'll go lift some weight and try again.


PB blaster is a penetrating oil, works pretty well to help free up stuck bolts and such. But the best advice is to get as much leverage as possible, find the biggest pipe that you can and go at it. Just try not to round the nut Maybe try tapping the wrench with a hammer to try to shock it free.
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Tried the hammer but either my wrench is too short...

But I hit the underside of the car harder than I hit the wrench.
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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I used a box end wrench and a rubber mallet. Beat the **** out of it and thought the wrench had slipped off again but it had broken free.
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