Gland Nut cant be loosened or tightened

[magicdaps10]

Basically, have a small leak from a Radiator valve so wanted to pack the gland nut. I cant loosen or tighten the gland nut, any recommendations on getting it to move?

I am thinking WD40 and/or try loosening when the heat is on, am i going down the right path with these ideas or do you have any other suggestions?

I know i should just replace valve but at present im not planning/hoping on doing that just yet.

 

[townfanjon]

Yep WD may help , but be careful because some old rad valves look like you can pack the gland nut , but the valve falls in bits and waters everywhere lol

 

[magicdaps10]

Thanks for the response.
Valves are all the same in house and have managed to nip some up tight and others i have taken out and packed with no issues to the valve.
Just worried that i might break the top of the gland nut. If i were to break the top off the gland nut, would it just be close the valve and that would stop the water leaking until i replaced valve?

 

[townfanjon]

Just " work" the nut carefully both ways , close the valve first though

 

[quality]

if you have repaired glands before then one drain down and replace them all wouldn't cost too much

 

[king of pipes]

As above , or you could try playing some heat on it then gentle pressure to shift it worth a try . kop