How to remove thermometer from Wagner lid?

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I am cleaning an unmarked Wagner hammered Dutch oven for a friend, the pot is coming along nicely. But the lid has the thermometer in it and I can't get it out so I can clean the lid. I have tried turning it to see if it unscrews but no luck. It looks like it is crimped or pressed together. The body of the thermometer is aluminum, so lye would dissolve it and I'm sure electrolysis wouldn't do it any good either.
Has anyone successfully removed the thermometer without destroying it?
 
Im pretty sure there is a thread about this same problem. I think it would be hard to get out without ruining it. I would try to soak it with PB Blaster, or WD40.
 
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Cleaning or Replacing Thermometer in Wagner Dutch Oven?

Hi folks, I've been scratching my head about this one for a while. Bought this beautiful unmarked (Wagner?) hammered dutch oven a while back and have been trying to decide what to do with the crudded-up aluminum thermometer in the lid. Does anyone have a technique for removing it so it could be...
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I guess I wasn't using the right search words. Thanks for that. I'll soak it in PB Blaster for a while then try turning it again. Will report back with results.
 
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