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    Dec 28, 2011, 07:21 PM
    Hi guys, it appears that the brand is "sisco", but I couldn't find any model information. Here are pictures of the faucet from the top. It's loose now since I loosened it a bit from below. I just bought a basin wrench so hopefully I'll be able to remove it completely tonight and look inside the faucet.

    I bought the basin wrench and finished taking the faucet apart. It appears that the leak may have been from a gasket that was started to crack a bit. As you can see in this picture, once the bolt is taken off (the one at the bottom of massplumber2008's picture), there's a second gasket that can crack, and make it appear that the water was coming from that hole. Once I removed that bolt and took off the large piece that breaks off the hot and cold, I can see where the leak may be happening. I also took a Q-tip and put it into that tube and didn't see any water, so I'm pretty sure it's the gasket. I'll keep you guys updated. Thanks for the help!

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    Dec 29, 2011, 05:38 PM
    Very curious... don't think I have seen a washer setup like that! What next?
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    Dec 29, 2011, 07:11 PM
    I went to Lowe's and home depot, and unfortunately neither had the washer. I guess the only option is to replace both faucets. This will be an expensive repair
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    Dec 31, 2011, 12:44 PM
    You may be able to make your own washer out of NEOPRENE RUBBER SHEETING (available as 12"x12" sheet @ plumbing supply store)... or maybe you could purchase a little GRAPHITE ROPE and make a packing washer that way..? Just some last thoughts if you haven't ripped the other faucet out yet!

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    Dec 31, 2011, 12:47 PM
    Thanks! I'll definitely try that. I'd much rather spend <$20 than several hundred on new faucets.
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    Jan 1, 2012, 09:23 AM
    Keep me posted!
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