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Author: patsfannyc1 (NY) [imgur.com] I am trying to fix a leaky bathroom faucet and I'm not sure what to do next. I took the handle off and unscrewed the handle adapter to reveal the stem. See pics attached. I thought there would be a washer to replace but I don't see anything. Anyone have any ideas?
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Author: hj (AZ) It is an American Stardard "Aqua seal" stem. The "washer" is stuck inside so pull it out with some kind of pick. The wew stem will be a single piece that is held in place by that "lock nut".
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Re: leaky faucet
Author: packy (MA) or you can just buy a new aquaseal washer and (after removing the old) slide it on the stem and reinstall it.
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Re: leaky faucet
Author: m & m (MD) Once you remove the AquaSeal, there will be a seat under that. It may or may not need to be replaced, depending on condition.
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