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seabiscuit68 (MN)
I have an older faucet system in a bathtub. It is a two handle system and the handles say Kohler on the front. I have looked all over for a solution to my problem, and can't find any schematics for older Kohler products that might help me figure out what is going on.
The faucet has been leaking, so I wanted to check the washer in the faucet handle. I removed the set screw from the handle, but it wouldn't budge. I assumed it was due to some minerals / corrosion, so I tapped it with a hammer to loosen it. This worked and I was able to remove the handle.
The next part I needed to remove was the skirt. There is no set screw in the skirt and it turns freely around the extended stem. I assumed it was either just slid over the stem, and therefore I could slide it back over, or it was screwed in. After about 300 turns one way and 300 turns the other way, I realized it isn't screwed onto anything. I figured I just needed to pull it off. The problem is that it won't budge. I have tried everything I can to get that off, but it won't move.
Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this or any tips for getting the skirt off?
The closest image of what these look like is the following:
[www.homedepot.com]
The stem comes out of the skirt and into the handle and is exposed for about 1 inch (meaning the skirt doesn't go all the way to the handle). Also, there is no silver ring on the wall - just the skirt.
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KCRoto (MO)
Get down eye level with it and use a flashlight. I am not familiar with this particular model, but it has to have an attachment point. you will better be able to see what needs done once you can see the configuration. Most trim is either attached to the stem or the valve body directly, yours may have clips hold it to something but not threaded directly together.
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seabiscuit68 (MN)
The extended stem comes through the skirt and extends about 1" past (where the handle attaches to the extended stem). Sadly, there is really nothing to see. The skirt itself is large and bell shaped. It is one piece and so the only thing I can see is about 1" of extended stem and the skirt (which is probably about 2" long).
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packy (MA)
1 800 4KOHLER free advice and free parts.
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seabiscuit68 (MN)
I don't exactly have a model number to reference if I were to call them...I can't seem to find anything on their older handles online...
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Wheelchair (IL)
A picture can be worth a million dollars these days (with inflation) on old Kohler bath faucets. You can send it to Kohler as well.
Best Wishes
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packy (MA)
I believe that to be the kohler 'trend' line..
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