Kohler antique faucet leaking

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cynthia garner

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And I am trying to replace the seats. I got as far as this and now I can't get anything to budge. How do I remove the stem?

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Thanks Terry. I just tried that again based on your suggest. It is moving the whole mechanism, including twisting the silver piping/tubing/whatever under the sink.. sounded kinda bad and scared me. I checked under the sink and it was pretty twisted.
 

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Anytime you put a wrench on something, it needs to be "backed"
Some of the 8" faucets are pretty loosey goosey on the counters.
 

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Did you try turning the stem with the handle in whatever direction it will turn? You might be bottoming the washer against the seat. Then unscrew the body the rest of the way. Do the same thing when assembling.
 

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Thanks. The saga continues.
I don't know what you mean by backed, Terry. I am just a mom trying to figure out what I thought was going to be a rather simple repair. Talk about feeling like a failure when you can't even get the handle off. I feel silly.

I sent the picture to Kohler and they said it is corroded and stuck and to soak it in vinegar.

I tried the handle suggestion Koa, but the only thing it seems to turn is the handle and the long stem piece and not a full 360 degrees. I will keep trying...so anything else you guys can think of will be appreciated.

Should I try moving something from under the sink??
 

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To back means to grip or hold the other side. Sometimes this becomes a two person job, with one sticking their head and arms below and hold the lower part of the faucet with pliers or a wrench.
 
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