Done this lots of times before but I'm stumped this time. The top of each tap has a small colour insert- but no obvious means of prising it off to get access to the retaining screw (if there is one underneath). When the tap is fully opened it reveals a collar which can be unscrewed to give access to the "works" but I imagine that the top of the tap should be removed first - am I wrong?
Ian
================ The top cap probably screws out. Try starting it turning with a small pointed tool (tiny screwdriver / nail file / knife point etc.) on the outer edge of the insert.
Cic.
Thx for the speedy response - can't seem to shift it that way - if I apply too much force the plastic insert would be damaged - it's only about 4mm dia set into a chrome tap top - pretty universal design probably been around since the late 60s or early 70s.
Ian
You don't normally need to take the handle off although you may need a slim spanner (car type) if you need to unscrew a dome to reveal the nut.
There is not on ours - the caps are quite deep and do not need to be removed (1969 vintage). Look/feel round the collar of the handle (underneath the X) and you might find a grub screw which passes through the spindle at right angles.
Geo
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