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  • May 11, 2010, 07:19 AM
    Jamie3132
    Removing the brass collar and a delta bath tub faucet.
    It won't even budge not a centimeter, nothing. I've tried all methods as described from previous answers to questions. Wd-40, channel locks... nothing works. Help me!!
  • May 11, 2010, 07:30 AM
    speedball1

    Are you attempting to remove the two screws holding the face plate on? If something else please give more details. A picture would be nice. Regards, Tom
  • May 11, 2010, 07:46 AM
    Jamie3132
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    Face plate is off, that was easy. The brass ring is what I need to get off. On picture, the screwdriver is pointing at the brass collar.
  • May 11, 2010, 08:57 AM
    Milo Dolezal

    You are probably squeezing it way too much preventing it from turning. Try again...
  • May 11, 2010, 10:13 AM
    afaroo
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    I would suggest to apply some WD-40 let it soak for a few minutes, use a bigger pliers or use a strap wrench see the image below, if you use the starp wrench make sure you clean the surface good form WD-40 as Milo says don’t squeeze hard, good luck.
  • May 11, 2010, 04:57 PM
    Jamie3132

    I had 2 size strap wrenches. The first one , a smaller one, the strap acutally snapped. The larger one I used and it won't budge. That is when I went to use the large pliers. I've sprayed it wd-40 already... not even a budge. It almost feels as if it might be cement or glued on there.
  • May 11, 2010, 08:20 PM
    hkstroud

    Well, I've seen that happen. Recently had one where, after I got it apart, it was obvious some one had the bright idea to coat the threads with silicone.
  • May 12, 2010, 03:50 AM
    CHayn

    You could also try lightly tapping on the ring to loosen up any corrosion. I have always had more luck using a strap wrench or just my hand to get it off because of the squeezing mentioned earlier. I have had to cut a few off. Call Delta. If there is a good solution they should have it. THis is a very common complaint. Whenever I replace the rings I put waterproof grease on the threads first in the hope that next time it won't be such a struggle.
  • May 12, 2010, 05:59 PM
    Jamie3132

    Still no luck... come one any other ideas guys?
  • May 12, 2010, 06:47 PM
    hkstroud

    Well if I put a pipe wrench on it, it would come off. Another option is to very carefully cut the ring with a hack saw as shown.

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/member...3-pana0029.jpg
  • May 16, 2010, 05:01 PM
    Jamie3132

    Well, I bought some de-greaser and it loosened it up and I finally got it off. Replace the 2 little springs inside put it all back together. And guess what? It is still dripping. Any ideas now? This is absolutley ridiculous!!
  • May 16, 2010, 09:11 PM
    hkstroud

    Possible scratch in the surface of the cartridge that makes contact with the seals. If that is problem, the drip will probably be hot or cold but not both.
  • May 16, 2010, 09:19 PM
    Milo Dolezal

    I strongly suggest you replace the entire cartridge.
  • May 17, 2010, 03:51 AM
    CHayn

    Did you also change the rubber cups? And I strongly agree with Milo
  • May 17, 2010, 04:28 AM
    Jamie3132

    What exactly is the cartridge? Is that the whole white piece?
  • May 17, 2010, 06:17 AM
    afaroo
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    Yes the white piece, see the image below, good luck.

    John
  • May 17, 2010, 06:24 AM
    Jamie3132

    Can I get just the cartridge ar a home depot or an ace hardware store or is it specially ordered through delta?
  • May 17, 2010, 07:14 AM
    afaroo
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    Yes you can fine it in the Home Depot but Delta faucet parts has life time warranties just call Delta at 800-345-3358 your Cartridge looks like 1300/1400 see the image below give this number to them and they will send you one for free no charge to you
  • May 19, 2010, 07:32 AM
    Jamie3132

    Thanks they are sending me a new cartridge for no charge and no shipping shrges either!
  • May 19, 2010, 07:18 PM
    afaroo

    I am glad to hear that, good luck.

    John

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