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    Mar 23, 2009, 07:34 PM
    Continuing Leak in Tub Faucet
    I've got a steady streaming leak coming out of my bathtub faucet. I've replaced the washers/seats/bushings on both of my stems and there is no change in the leak. The leak seems to be coming from the hot water side. At this point I'm not sure if I should just buy entirely new stems or if there is anything else I can try. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Mar 23, 2009, 07:41 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JSAtee View Post
    I've got a steady streaming leak coming out of my bathtub faucet. I've replaced the washers/seats/bushings on both of my stems and there is no change in the leak. The leak seems to be coming from the hot water side. At this point I'm not sure if I should just buy entirely new stems or if there is anything else I can try. Any help would be appreciated.
    In a case like this I would go all new just to make sure.
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