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    phasmid123 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 11, 2009, 09:56 PM
    Stuck shower valve
    I have a dripping shower tub faucet so I'm trying to replace the cold and hot water valve stems. I bought a shower valve wrench set to remove them but it is stuck so hard that I stripped the wrench. Any ideas? Much obliged!
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    Sep 11, 2009, 10:17 PM

    Hello Phasmid123,

    You need a stronger Deep socket, open the link below and watch the clip will show you how to remove stuck stems, good luck.

    John

    Removing the Stem from a Leaky Bathtub Faucet: How to Fix a Leaky Bathtub Faucet | eHow.com
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    Sep 15, 2009, 04:35 PM

    Afaroo - thanks for the reply and video link!
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    Sep 15, 2009, 04:59 PM

    Did you buy a single wrench or a set. Sounds like you used a size that is slightly to large.
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