Delta Bathroom Faucet Leaking

Lift the stopper out.

Delta bathroom faucet leaking. To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle 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. Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring.

Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look. Do not cover the outside of the. Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body.

When you re done close and cover the sink drain with a small rag to catch any small parts you may drop as you re working. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. After removing the screw cover on the faucet handle use a screwdriver to lift off the actual handle.

If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. If you have quick snap connections and experience leaking at the connection points quick snap may not have been properly installed. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740.

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. With quick snap connections newer delta widespread faucets feature quick snap installation. If your faucet has a hex screw you ll need an 1 8 inch allen wrench to remove it.

When troubleshooting a leaking faucet choose your delta faucet type identify your leak location in the diagram and review the associated solutions and recommended replacement parts. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper.