Originally Posted by pammmmmmela
Hi - I am trying to replace washer on the bottom of a stem because shower leaks. It's not hot or cold, but on/off handle in the middle. Anyway, I bought the tool to get the packing nut off, but now I can't budge the stem. Is there a trick to it? Maybe I don't have enought strength in my hands. Any tips. Also the handle is ceramic, white old fashioned type. It seems to be slipping, do I cement it back on or what? What do I use? Or do I need a whole new part, handle, stem, everything? Thanks.