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So on Sunday I unscrewed the allen topped adjuster which is attached to a brass tube that has the two rubber o-rings. The tube was connected to a diverter under the sink that has these funky press connectors. After a bit of struggle (you push the pipe in then press the plastic connector to release) I got it out. Visit to HD resulted in no suitable o-ring replacements.

Here's the assembly with twisted off allen adjuster


Needing the sink later that night I reinstalled the assembly and ended up twisting the allen adjuster off the pipe...DOH!. It was really corroded where the water passage holes were and just gave up when I applied a bit too much force. Now I'm screwed!

Here's the broken assembly detail


Frustrated I hit the internet and I discover (by luck) that the faucet is a Price Pfister Marielle. On the horn with the company and they next day deliver the replacement part plus some additional o-rings and a new diverter (just in case). Total cost was $12 for the next day delivery. All put together again and works like a champ - just in time for our Halloween night party!

Thanks again for all the advice.
Old 10-30-2009, 09:00 AM
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