1/17/2024 0 Comments Faucet valve stem![]() ![]() ![]() And things are easier than ever today thanks to Youtube, wish I had that 40 years ago! Obviously age and overall condition of the faucet are factors. I typically don't replace big faucet parts but most always rebuild them. Also an easy trick(on washerless faucets) is to insert the eraser end of a pencil into the rubber seat to extract them, way easier than using fingers. I also lubricate parts and surfaces with plumbers grease. When I take a faucet apart I always do a visual inspection with a flashlight inside the faucet body and clean out any debris/calcium carbonate build up. I buy a large package of the rubber parts with accompanying springs so we always have them on hand. Pretty much all of our current faucets are washerless. A leak out from around the faucet main body(coming out below the faucet handle) was due to stem packing nut wear and sometimes just a loose packing nut or worn O-rings. Use it to slowly pry the cartridge out of the valve seat.I know that back in the day the general rule of thumb was a leak out of the spout was usually due to stem washer wear, sometimes debris between the washer and stem seat and sometimes on older faucets wear or damage on the brass seat itself. Try putting a block of wood flat on the surface of the shower in between you and the cartridge. You can do this in a couple of different ways. If it’s not moving, increase your leverage.Now use pliers to turn the cartridge until it comes out slowly.Drill a ½ tap (screw extractor) into the center of the cartridge.You will need to make your own faucet stem removal tool to get a better grip. If all else fails, this method will be sure to get it loose. Worse-Case Scenario – Use a Screw Extractor Let it sit for several minutes, then try to remove the cartridge.Spray the lubricant so that it completely penetrates as much of the valve stem and cartridge as possible. A lubricant like WD-40 can do more than stop squeaks it’s excellent at dissolving rust. ![]() Once rust has reached the threads of the fastener, it can be impossible to move. One of the best ways to loosen a rusty bolt is with lubrication. An old rusty stem that has been stuck for years may even break off after you try to remove it with a cartridge puller. You’d be lucky if that worked on an older faucet. The problem with these tools is that they don’t work if the cartridge is really stuck.
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