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    Feb 15, 2010, 09:45 PM
    Water flow from tub spout and shower head why?
    I replaced the packing on the diverter.. however, when I turn the water on to a full flow hot or cold it comes out of the tub spout and the shower head. Also when I turn the diverter on to run the shower with hot and cold water the cold water takes over like the hot water isn't even on. It is a 3 knob contraption by price pfister but I don't think it is brand new but it isn't to old either. I've changed all washers.
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    Feb 15, 2010, 10:54 PM

    I would suggest to shut water to the shower, remove all 3 stems, turn on the water for a few seconds, inspect the seals and check inside the faucet for any debris, install the stems and see if it works now, open the link below for more info, thanks.

    John

    http://www.plumbingpartsdepot.com/pp3vlv.pdf
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    Feb 16, 2010, 09:43 AM

    Hey john,
    I did what you said as for turning the water off... but I am having a hard time getting the hot water stem off. What do I do for that one?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 09:48 AM

    What is wrong with do use a deep socket to remove the stem see the image below, Thanks.

    John
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    Feb 16, 2010, 10:05 AM

    Yes I am using a deep socket wrench. It goes on fine and it gets to a stopping point where it will not turn any more but it will allow me to re-tighten it but it will not come out of the manifold.
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    Feb 16, 2010, 12:13 PM

    It sounds like the cartridge washer or O ring gets tuck use some Wd-40 on the stem threads let it soaked for a few minutes try loose and tight a few times, then loosen it as far as you can if it still gets stuck full it out with pliers, good luck.

    John

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