Locktite removal help

[DEMMYM]

Anyone have any idea what can be used to loosen or disolve Locktite.

I had to remove my rear Axle Spikes, There is an all thread rod that threads into the end of the spike, It has a groove cut out in it for the cotter pin to go threw which makes it weaker at this point. I have had to take it off a couple times and was pretty sure this time the rod would snap off in the spike and I was correct, Before trying an easy out bit, Does anyone know of a way to soften locktite so I might be able to grab the small section still attached and screw it out.

 

[GPW]

Heat works well.

 

[Lurch]

HEAT the only thing that will "Disolve" Lock tight. Hope that helps.

 

[Zoinks!]

heat

Unless he used red, or you get it REALLY hot.

 

[Lurch]

Unless he used red, or you get it REALLY hot.

Working in the Manufacturing industry as a Maintenance guy, All we used was red. Never had a problem removing it with heat. LocTite is actually better than Anti Seaze in MOST cases. I repeat MOST cases. I would not use LocTite for sparkplugs or other situations like that.
But Heat does wonders with LocTite.

 

[dolilind]

propane torch works well

 

[RMS2005]

hold a soldering iron or gun on it for a bit, it will come loose.

 

[DEMMYM]

Got it guys thanks, Little heat and a flat head screwdriver with a little Muscle and she backed out.

 

[BusaWizard]

Hot wrench works wonders.

 

[street racer]

Glad you got it out ! Getting ready to mount those chrome wheels ??

 

[DEMMYM]

Glad you got it out ! Getting ready to mount those chrome wheels ??

You know it,

 

[Zoinks!]

Working in the Manufacturing industry as a Maintenance guy, All we used was red. Never had a problem removing it with heat. LocTite is actually better than Anti Seaze in MOST cases. I repeat MOST cases. I would not use LocTite for sparkplugs or other situations like that.
But Heat does wonders with LocTite.

Why would one even be an option for the other? They're for opposite purposes. Lock tight keeps things from moving and anti sieze makes sure they keep moving. . .

 

[AJAY]

Heat is the usual answer.

A couple drops of acetone also works well, but be careful around your paint!

 

[AJAY]

Working in the Manufacturing industry as a Maintenance guy, All we used was red. Never had a problem removing it with heat. LocTite is actually better than Anti Seaze in MOST cases. I repeat MOST cases. I would not use LocTite for sparkplugs or other situations like that.
But Heat does wonders with LocTite.

Interesting comment, but like gmmech07, I am also surprised. Care to expand?

(I use a lot of antisieze. Stainless steel screws in aluminum is a particularly bad combination.)