Seeing increasing drip-by and low washer life on Gerber (~ 25 year old style) shower valves - managed to get the cold side out and replaced, but the hot side is beyond rounded out and will not budge using a seat removal tool. There is no access other than the cutout in the shower wall. Any suggestions on how to go about removing it without damaging the outer portion of the valve unit?
Please reply to group. TIA