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    wtcamb Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 4, 2009, 10:58 AM
    Kohler faucets
    I have old kohler faucets throughout my house. When I replace a washer, it will not stop leaking until I tighten the nut so tight that is very hard to open/close.

    What am I doing wrong?
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    Jun 4, 2009, 11:41 AM

    Have you refaced the seat down inside the valve? Anew washer on a seat that is uneven will not seal. You can buy an inexpensive tool to reface the seat. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...1&catalogId=10
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