Bathtub leaking with new seats and stems

[Rich]

My post got buried because I titled the subject the same as another one from 2 years ago. Was hoping someone would give me some new and improved advice...

While replacing a bathtub, I decided to fix a slow leak. I replaced the seats, replaced the stems (made sure they were Price Pfister), but when I turn on the water, I'm still getting a drip, actually a fairly steady stream of water, out the main tub spout. Any thoughts? Is it a tough job to replace the T-shaped pipe that connects the two water supply lines to the outlet? Ugh!!

[Speedy Jim]

When you put the new seats in, did you use sealant (not tape) on the seat threads? If not, they will leak. Other than that, try a different washer material (softer). Or, there is some flaw in the faucet casting (inlikely)/.

Why do you want to change the TEE? That wouldn't have anything to do with dripping out the spout.

Jim

[Andy Asberry]

One other thing to check is the size of the screw head that secures the washer. If the head is too large, it will contact the seat before the washer.