[richpo]

We are trying to replace the lavatory pop up drain. I have loosened but cannot remove the nut securing the old lavatory pop up body. Any help?

[plumberman]

WD-40 make help you get it loose... if not try tapping VERY gentle with a hammer and flat head screw driver... if you can jam a screwdriver into the top of the drain it may hold so that the nut comes loose... good luck

[speedball1]

we are trying to replace the lavatory pop up drain. I have loosened but cannot remove the nut securing the old lavatory pop up body. any help??

Dontcha just hate it when that happens? If Plumbermans solutions don't work take a hacksaw blade and wrap some duct tape around it for a handle and saw that sucker out. Good luck, Tom

[ballengerb1]

Both are great suggestions. When Speedball1 suggests using a hack saw he wants you to cut the nut apart, not the drain. Other thought would be to hit the nut with a propane torch for about 5 seconds and allow to cool. If that doesn't work try 10 seconds followed by a glass of cold water.

[richpo]

Thanks--I used the hack saw method-it worked fine. Rich