I am having issues with the shower diverter on a Price Pfister model 23078. I have removed the set screw for the handle, but cannot remove the handle to expose inner parts. Any suggestions? Thanks



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Get a handle puller.

I was going to say that, but if there is no center screw, I know the puller I have wouldn't work. Is there a different type?

There is a "sliding hammer" puller that grabs the sides of the handle, then you slam the "slide" out against the end, just like an automobile dent puller.

You can use a hacksaw (Not a Sawzall, the tourqe will rip the wall apart!) and cut across the front of the metal handle. Keep a good hold on the faucet handle while sawing, it will help dampen the vibrations. Cut so it makes a slice straight through the front of 3/8 to 1/2 an inch. Once you get there, get a pair of large regular screwdrivers or small prybars and pry the front of the knob apart. It should seperate from the stem. I know, it is not the easiest but it does work. When I was younger I worked at a resort in Colorado for a couple of years, one of my previous co-workers used some sort of adhesive to glue the knobs on to the stems to keep them from working loose. Not recommended.