I need to take off the pulley at the back of the drum on a washing machine, it is held on by one of these torx head things but it aint shifting.I tried wedging the pulley to stop it turning and applied as much pressure as I could without slipping but to no avail. I dont think thumping it with a hammer will do the bearings much good so not resorted to that yet.I suspect it may have thread lock applied to it.Any ideas?

Apply heat - it will break down the threadlock bond. If you can get at it safely use a blowlamp. If not get the end of a 1/2" bar red hot and press it against the bolt to heat it.AWEM

How to loosen a torx head screw on washing machine drum

Jan 05, 2012 22 Replies

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tabbypurr 9 years ago

ried local shop. Halfords said life garundee is it right spelling? Are genu ine refunded. Bought a vodka 1/2 bottle Sainsbury brand forgot the double D ecker the cashier reminded but it's kept for the cashier. Etc. I put it so mewhere forgotten . But initially bought it for tool seller said don't want it. Etc

yet they're the only one to mention the ultimate solution

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The Natural Philosopher 9 years ago

Won't pass the Turing test.

Recode indicated.

*plonk*

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Harry Bloomfield 9 years ago

The Natural Philosopher pretended :

A quick erase, reprogram and reboot might fix it. A brain swap with the bird might be as useful.

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