please advice on how to remove frozen stem assembly

[Eric]

Hi,

I am trying to fix a leaky compression type faucet but the problem is that I cannot unscrew the stem assembly from the body of faucet. I had used calcium-rust remover and liquid wrench on the part then tried to unscrew with adjustable wrench and water-pump pliers but it just won't budge. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

- Eric

[Speedy Jim]

Have you been able to remove the bonnet/packing nut? What's the application: sink faucet? shower/bath? You might try a hammer blow on the end of the stem to loosen (not on a china sink though...)

Jim

[Eric]

sorry, my post was unclear. stem/packing nut is the part i'm having problem with, i can't unscrew it. the application is a china sink facuet.

- Eric

[Anonymous]

[Speedy Jim]

As Joe said, the stem must be turned slightly before loosening the nut. If still a problem, you may have to resort to heat (on the nut) to break the corrosion.

Jim

[Eric]

thanks lots guys. turning the stem loose 1st did the job!

- Eric