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Removing buffer tube that has blue loctite

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Mar 6, 2023
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I need to remove my buffer tube and install an offset buffer retainer I tried and it won’t really budge I didn’t put a lot of blue loctite just a few drops (recommended by manufacturer becuse the stock assembly won’t allow for staking) should I heat the lower up a little with some map gas or the buffer tube itself? Don’t want to damage anything. Should I use a heat gun or propane torch?
 
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hot water should loosen it if it's blue it should not take much if it's a screw or nut you could always use a soldering iron if you have one handy .
 
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Should I heat the lower itself where it connects or the buffer tube near that area ?
They’re both 7075 aluminum if you don’t have junk parts so I don’t know how much it matters. I’d probably apply heat from the front and or top of the arch.