Faucet valve repair?

[mmcpherson]

I have a 77 soverign I just purchased. Both kitchen and bath faucets leak. The valves do not come out of the faucet base in the usual manner. Does anyone know how to replace valves? Do I need to replace faucets? How difficult is it to replace faucets? Thanks.

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by mmcpherson

I have a 77 soverign I just purchased. Both kitchen and bath faucets leak. The valves do not come out of the faucet base in the usual manner. Does anyone know how to replace valves? Do I need to replace faucets? How difficult is it to replace faucets? Thanks.

Are they the OEM faucets? If not, what brand and model are they?

[Aage]

Please post the info requested about your taps that leak? If you can't see a name on them, just put up some photos. If you need help posting photos, just ask.

I replaced the cartridge inside part of our Moen for free. Yep, Moen gives a lifetime guarantee and they gave me that cartridge and a little tool needed to help get the old cartridge out. That was at a Home Depot, by the way.

But maybe you have a Moen, and maybe you don't. The person that requested the info is very experienced in things Airstream, and can probably help you with whatever you need to do.

Best regards,

Aage

[mmcpherson]

Hi, I believe the kitchen faucet is Moen. The bath had no label; I am pretty sure all is original.

[Aage]

See my thread where I replaced the core (cartridge) in my kitchen tap, a Moen.

Click here then find post #44

[4RXLA]

The kitchen faucet in my 77 is a Moen and the original bathroom sink and shower faucets are Delta. The Delta rebuild kits are readily available at the hardware store and buy some plumbers grease as well.