Can't loosen Bolt

Tiny
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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Sunday, September 16th, 2007 AT 10:24 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 AT 4:05 PM

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