A short video on how to fix a leaky delta style bathroom faucet.
Delta one handle bathroom faucet leaking.
Flush the faucet and supply lines for one minute.
Use channel lock pliers in quick short bursts to break the seal.
Lift the stopper out.
Just don t exert too much pressure or it will bend.
Wash any debris from the aerator before you replace it.
Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing.
Leaks from under the handle.
Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.
Do not cover the outside of the.
Turn off the water using the faucet handle.
A short video on how to fix a leaky delta style bathroom faucet.
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Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper.
If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem.
To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body.
Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout.
Turn the water on at the supply.
Leaks from base of the spout.
Turn the faucet handle to the on position.
Leaks from under the handle.
Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper.
Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.
Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61.
For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing.
Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.
Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body.
Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.
Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61.
Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740.
For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing.
Next check the seats and springs and the ball valve.
Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator.