This cannot be repaired and the spout must be replaced.
Delta tub faucet leaking at base.
This tutorial is intended to guide a person through the steps of repairing a faucet that drips when turned off or leaks through the base of the faucet this tutorial applies to standard delta faucets as well as the pull out model pictured above.
Lift the stopper out.
Turn off the water in the house by closing the main water valve.
Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles leaks from base of the spout.
Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper.
Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing.
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Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper.
Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.
When troubleshooting a leaking faucet choose your delta faucet type identify your leak location in the diagram and review the associated solutions and recommended replacement parts.
Remove the tub spout and replace it with a genuine delta tub spout.
Turn on another faucet at a lower level to.
Pull the handle.
Just don t exert too much pressure or it will bend.
How to fix a leaky delta faucet.
How to repair a leaking delta tub spout step 1.
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Use channel lock pliers in quick short bursts to break the seal.
Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993.
Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.
Do not cover the outside of the.
Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.
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And take a picture of the stem unit before you remove it with the channel locks.
If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem.