~30yo cheapo faucet dripping every 5min on cold. Probably not going to find a replacement cartridge at this point. Don't like it much either.
Once got a free Grohe faucet and thought it was new. The cartridge sure is. Wasn't told of any problems and a little bummed. The inside of the faucet was caked with calcium.
I had exercised the shutoff valves before. They didn't want to turn at first. WD40 and patience helped. Tightened the from cap to stop dripping from handle.
Back and forth. Ran full water without the diffuser while turning to flush the chunks.
After 2x cleaning and re-greasing ,the fountain spray turned into a slight dribble out the top edges onto the counter.
Still not right.
No leaking with the cartridge in the off position. The white arrow seals are what I'm suspecting at this point.
(the top one doesn't have any bulge left to contact the faucet cylinder)
I may be missing a part. Have to check diagram again.At this point considering buying a new faucet.
Some dog distraction or stupidity led to me snapping the cabinet door at a 45. Ughh.
Should be good to go in a week.
The wood glue became gummy after a few hours and I was able to press that splinter flush.
