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update I replaced the spindle, cap, and packing nut and that has done the trick - I must have 'boogered' the threads the first time around. Thanks everyone - follow up question - is there a wrong way to replace the diverter handle? I changed it out - uncrewed cap, puled out old plastic...

Yup, plenty of grease. Maybe I will loosen up the cap and packing nut again and re-do it?

I thought that I did it right - on the Symmons instructions it said to "be sure spindle assembly is drawn close to the cap before screwing cap back into valve" So I set the spindle so that the cold washer retainer/gasket was close to the cap. Did I do the opposite as to what I was supposed to...

Hello, I just changed out the Spindle (part TA10) for a standard Symmons Temptrol valve as part of a shower remodel - had to change it because I could not get off the handle with all the gunk built up over the years. Anyway, after replacing the spindle it is now very difficult to turn on and...