PGP Component Valve Nut Seized

[BSmiff]

Hey guys, I picked up a crusty first gen PGP last year and recently decided to dig into it and get it running.

The valve nut is stuck solid. I have a brand new valve tool from PGP Junkies. On my first attempt to move the nut, the tool felt like it slipped. I backed off and inspected, determined the nut must be stuck. So I put the body in the vise vertically, put some PB Blaster in there and let it sit for a while. Second attempt, the nut didn't move, so I backed off again not wanting to strip anything. More Pb Blaster, more time to soak, then I gave it a little love from the heat gun. Third attempt, no luck, and the tool started feeling looser in the socket. Rinse repeat the previous, and on the final attempt I decide to lean on it a little more. The nut didn't move, but the tip of the tool twisted and cracked.

What's my next step? Any secret knowledge out there to help a brother out? I tried making diy valve tools with what I have on hand and it didn't go well (2 nut drivers in the trash). I don't want to give up on it, and also don't want to buy another $25 tool.

Thanks in advance for any constructive advice!

[XEMON]

that's disappointing for new tools, did you try reaching out to them?
I always had good results with stainless or hardened tools (mild steal, not so much)

next you can try some heat, but it will make a mess with the old orings in there, and if you get it too hot, you can scrap the body entirely ...

[BSmiff]

I sent an email to him earlier today, pending a reply. I did apply some heat with a heat gun, but didn't want it to get too hot for the reason you stated. I'm kinda at a loss if the nut moves the tool and not the other way around.

[Myfeetupontheground]

PGP Junkies Here! If the think the valve tool was the problem, I would be happy to send you a new one. I haven't heard of any issues about the tools before. If you will send me the PGP body itself, I would be happy to see what I can do with it in my shop as well. Just let me know.

[Carp]

Looks like a lot of scale rust/crud in the bolt lug slot area. I really would like to see the before picture.

[BSmiff]

It was crusty for sure when I got it, and that's why it was cheap.

Myfeetupontheground, I'll respond to your email now that I've checked my spam folder.

Google, why does all the spam go to my inbox and messages I actually want go to the spam box?

[zmannz1984]

I ran into that once. I drilled the center of the valve out until I could fit a long bolt extractor into the valve nut. Took a lot of cursing and finesse lol. Heat does usually help if you can apply it evenly and safely. Might melt some seals, but they are shot anyway.