Problem Removing Turbo Tie Rod End, Isn't it just supposed to unscrew? Options

[BeatNavy]

It's been well established that I am dumber than the average bear, but aren't the tie rod ends (on turbo tie rods) just supposed to unscrew off the tie rod? I'm not talking about getting the threaded end out of the control/pittman arm -- I've done that. I'm trying to replace the tie rod end. Heat, PB Blaster, but I can't seem to break it free. It's not easy getting leverage on the rod and the end at the same time, but I've put a fair amount of torque on there with no luck.

Any suggestions or thoughts?

[SirAndy]

What am i missing here? I've always used two long wrenches and you move them towards each other to break the end lose.
Both parts should allow for a wrench (forget which sizes, the two are different if i recall)

Can you post some pics of what you have?
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[BeatNavy]

What am i missing here? I've always used two long wrenches and you move them towards each other to break the end lose.
Both parts should allow for a wrench (forget which sizes, the two are different if i recall)

Can you post some pics of what you have?
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I don't know, but I'm missing it, too, apparently. Yes, that's what I've been trying to do (I still think it's right hand threaded, but either direction it's not budging). The rod itself has a small flat surface that will fit a 12mm wrench although not that well. The tie rod end will take a 22mm wrench. Here's a pic:



There was some surface rust on the threads from the 5 or so years I've been running these, but I still can't believe that's what's causing it not to budge.

I said screw it and ordered a whole new tie rod / tie rod end assembly from the bird.