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Annwhal (CA)
I'm writing to ask if anyone has any suggestions. Am replacing a faucet on a granite bathroom counter. The faucet drill holes were drilled too close to the sink. The metal washer of the center faucet is wedged inbetween the sink and the underside of the counter, the hex nut appears to have been cemented to the washer, and it's also flush against the side of the sink. I'm afraid of breaking the sink removing it.
Is there a solvent that can be used to dissolve the cement, and does anyone have a trick for removing the hex nut without a ratchet wrench? Can't even insert a thin-walled ratchet "stem" in there...
Thanks for any suggestions.
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KCRoto (MO)
Eye protection and an oscillating tool with a metal blade would be your best bet, but I don't know if the vibration would cause damage. Is the sink an undermount, or does it rest on top of the granite?
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
If the sink is sitting atop the granite, the adhesive caulking will need to be cut with a putty knife and the sink removed before you can replace the faucet.
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Larryhodg (ME)
Try using a cordless drill with a 3/16 drill bit. Make a series of holes in the nut and usually you can split the nut with a big screwdriver ( by twisting). Use safety glass!
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