Delta Kitchen Faucet Bonnet Nut Stuck

There was a lot of calcium buildup inside once i got it off.

Delta kitchen faucet bonnet nut stuck.

Lift valve cartridge out of body. Sink faucets bathing showering toilets bidets accessories collections new products repair parts design innovation. Delta 9178 dst struck bonnet nut ran into a situation yesterday. Place handle on stem and rotate counterclockwise approximately 1 4 turn after the stop has been contacted.

Let sit for 15 minutes and try to remove bonnet nut. I managed to get the handle off with some force and slight twisting back and forth. The delta faucet brand delivers well made stylish faucets shower heads and other kitchen and bathroom accessories. I feel as though i am missing something obvious here.

I have been grabbing the base with channel locks and trying to unloosen the nut with adjustable wrench. I m trying to replace the cartridge in my leaking delta monitor bathtub faucet. Do not pry the valve cartridge out of the body with a screwdriver. Customer had a 3 year old delta 9178 dst touch kitchen faucet with the diamond cartridge in it.

Won t budge at all. The bonnet nut fits over the faucet valve and holds the valve into place. Handle and bonnet nut. To remove the bonnet nut turn it in a counterclockwise direction with a wrench until the nut is free from the threads on the valve then lift the nut up and over the valve to complete the removal process.

However the bonnet will not budge when i take the pipe wrench to it. I called delta to order a new bonnet nut and they told me to first try mixing half very hot water and half white vinegar then dip a cloth into the mixture and wrap it around the bonnet.