Originally Posted by
tatgeer
I'm trying to replace the J-joint in my basement laundry room sink, and the nut on the old piece broke - part of it is still on the pipe going to the sink. I've tried spraying it with WD40, but it won't budge. A friend suggested heating it. Any other ideas?
You describe a nut that's hung up on a tailpiece connected to the sink drain.
If this were my call I would disconnect the tailpiece and the stubborn nut and toss them. I would then purchase a new tailpiece, nut and washer and reassemble the trap. Cheers, Tom