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peteglider
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Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 2180
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 12:01 pm: | 
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I have a 5 year old Kohler Revivial kitchen faucet (hi arc spout with 2 separate handles). Would like to reuse with new counters/sink.
I cannot remove the spout base (with spout) from the center "shank" (which has the diverter valve, etc, and is below the counter). I have the thing soaking in penetrating oil today.
Any tips? SHould I put it in the freezer (hoping the parts loosen -- metal contracts, then expands when I take it out). I don't think I can heat it with a torch, since its got O rings in it (thought, I suppose they are replacable if I get the thing apart)
My last resort is to "butcher" the shank -- maybe drill it out -- although the new parts from Kohler are $107..
Thanks -- Pete
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Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 12508
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 1:12 pm: |
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If the penetrating oil doesn't work you can probably hacksaw the retainer ring and replace it for a lot less than the $112 mentioned.
If you haven't already, try a big monkey wrench and tap on it with a hammer.
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peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 2183
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 1:37 pm: |
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I'll let you know about the penetrating oil tonight!
Unfortunately the "shank" threads into the decorative base (cast brass, which holds the spout). While I could grasp the threads on the shank with a vise or large wrench, other than holding it d*mn tight, there is no way to hold the base!
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peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 2185
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 10:37 pm: |
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Ok -- so before getting out the power tools and hacking the thing a part ;-)
I put it in the freezer. After a good hour or so, took it out. Clamped the threaded pipe in a vise (between wood blocks). Then took a hair dryer to the base.
Dried it off -- then grasped it with a piece of rubber to give some grip -- LO AND BEHOLD -- it came apart.
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Robert O'Connor
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Username: Local24
Post Number: 89
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 4:21 pm: |
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Is this the K-16109-4 ?
Shouldn't be too difficult (I can honestly say I've never encountered a problem with them).
Not trying to be smartzy here, but, do you know how it comes apart? If not, try Kohler.com, I see if I can provide a link for this.
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