Can't loosen bolt

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LSCHRAG
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2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, 120,000 miles, 1.8 engine. Can't loosen the crank shaft pulley bolt to change the timing belt. I have tried using a 1/2" electric impact wrench rated at 250lbs. I also tried holding the pulley with a large pry bar and using a socket with an extended handle for more torque. I end-up bending the pry bar. Does this car have a reverse thread on that bolt?? Any suggestions.

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Sep 16, 2007 at 10:24 PM
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CHELLE01N00
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try using WD40. i've sprayed it on lug nuts that were rusted and it worked. also used it on the flare nut replacing the fuel filter...
Nov 20, 2007 at 4:05 PM