View Full Version : Can't remove Delta sleeve from valve cartridge!
tdparks
May 15, 2010, 12:16 PM
I'm trying to remove a Delta faucet assembly from the shower and am stuck with how to get the outer sleeve off the valve cartridge. We've tried prying and pulling. Can't remove sleeve, but have removed retaining ring and there is no set screw. See picture.
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speedball1
May 15, 2010, 03:23 PM
Is this your valve? (see image)
Milo Dolezal
May 15, 2010, 05:10 PM
Unscrew that long chrome sleeve. The rest will come out. Use channel locks. Do not apply too much pressure or it will dent preventing it to turn. Be patient, too...
truck 41
May 15, 2010, 08:58 PM
Looks like the old 642 model, be careful not to apply too much pressure as you can break the ball assembly off the brass body, there are three 3/8 copper tubes that attach the ball assembly onto the brass valve body and can break with too much pressure.