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Default Repair old tub faucet problems

On Mar 20, 8:39 am, " Frank" wrote:
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I hate those type of faucets but its for my MIL's house, an hour plus away.
I was able to remove two of the metal handles but the third won't budge even
with a puller. I squirted WD40 and tap on it for an hour and than I gave
up - should have bought my touch. What do you guys do to remove the handle?

One of the seats won't come out with the seat wrench. Old seat where the
square hole could have been mangled by a previous repair attempt (or just
too old and crumpled) so the seat wrench wasn't able to grip into it. I'll
try a bolt extractor next time. What else would you guys do short of
knocking the wall out and replace the whole unit?

I didn't have all the anticipated tools with me, but as it usually goes the
tools I needed is the one I didn't bring.


If the handle has a screw hole on the center of it then you can try a
"handle-puller". If the probe on the puller is too short to reach the
stem then use a hex head screw to extend the reach-those black metal
screws that you need an allen wrench for. Put the screw in and then
use the puller on the head of the screw for leverage.
If the handle doesn't have a screw hole then you may need to use a
gear spreader. I got one from Harbor Freight at a good price.