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    Joecebs Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 22, 2008, 12:20 PM
    Removing old kitchen faucet
    I have purchased a new kitchen faucet that I plan to install. However, I'm having difficulty getting the old faucet off. It is secured by plastic screw on housings that I cannot get off. I've tried using a wrench but the plastic bolt is stripped. I tried using pliers but that doesn't work. Any suggestions on how to get the old supports off?'
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    Dec 22, 2008, 01:44 PM

    Hi Joecebs,

    Are you using the basin wrenches see the images below and try to spray some WD-40 let it soak and try.

    Can you tell us the brand and the model nnumber of your old faucet and e new one, we will help you


    Hi Joecebs,

    If it will not help get back to me, Thanks.

    John
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    Dec 22, 2008, 02:54 PM

    Afaroo said it: use basin wrench...

    However, if you still have problems removing the nut, than take a wood chisel or long flat screwdriver, put it on the nut and tap it with hammer. Nut will break in pieces.
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