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?

[BeatNavy]

Got the new tie rod / end combo on Thursday (nice job, Pelican, two day order fulfillment from West Coast is pretty sweet). Friday I used the old tie rod to measure the length. This all started when I was trying to adjust the tie rod end to get 1/8th in of toe-in. Installed new one without issue, but my string alignment setup now tells me I'm about 1/4 in toe-in, so I need to back it off again. Problem is, the tie rod end is stuck in the control arm. I've tried the BFH method without success. I don't want to use the pickle fork method again and destroy a brand new tie rod end. Purchased the only one they had at FLAPS and of course it's the kind that doesn't fit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Currently waiting for delivery of the tie rod separator that kind of looks like the VW special tool (266h).



But I'm curious: car didn't even make it out of my garage. I torqued the nut to 33 ft lbs which I believe is correct. And that sucker is STILL in that control arm very tightly. It's a pinch fit, right? Is this normal? I was hoping I could coax it back out without too much force, but no luck without that tool I guess.

For those that are interested, I "unzipped" the threaded section of the old tie rod end to get it off the rod. Even with one side cut and banging with chisel and hammer it wouldn't come off. I had to slice both sides before it would give way. I don't see any obvious issues in the threads, so I'm still confused as to why it was so badly frozen on there.