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    jcgemjewel Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 22, 2012, 06:15 AM
    Shower faucet screw is impossible to remove
    My tub faucet drips/pours cold water. The screw is impossible to uncrew.
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    Jan 22, 2012, 07:24 AM
    The screw is impossible to uncrew.
    These are brass to brass threads and may be corroded, Try loading the screw threads up with WD-40 and try again. If it still won't loosen up you could drill the old screw out and replace with a self tapping screw. Good luck, Tom
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