Replacing cooktop - Flex line is stuck

[goodmaj]

I'm replacing an existing gas cooktop with a new one. I cannot for the life of me unscrew the flex line - it is totally stuck. In fact, every nut from the shutoff valve to the end of the line is completely unmovable.

Any suggestions on how to undo these unbelieveably tight connections? I thought about WD-40 but I was told that they were likely sealed with silicone or something similar (likely this was put in back in 1995) so that wouldn't help.

In case you're wondering how I got the old one out, I had to essentially rotate around and around the cooktop until it finally came undone.

Help! I've got a big hole in my counter!

[Dan O.]

I cannot unscrew the flex line - it is totally stuck. In fact, every nut from the shutoff valve to the end of the line is completely unmovable.

If it can not be removed, the gas line might have to be cut and then re-threaded to accept new fittings.

JMO

Dan O.
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