I had 2 different plumbers at my shop end up having to replace the entire valve. The brass cartridge bonds to the valve body and that's what makes them hard to pull out. You don't need a special tool to pull the plastic one out. The next time you have to change it you will have a repeat experience. I don't install the brass Moen cartridges when I replace the one you just pulled out. I do realize that my tub needs a good cleaning after all of this, but I am exhausted and it can wait until tomorrow! Thanks so much for all of the help! I appreciate it so much and it saved me a bundle! As for now, I'm happy with it even if it does look a bit "ghetto fabulous!" Whew! This job is done! Now to get that new mouse pad, and find the darn knob for this thing. Then pushed it back in and found that it didn't leak one single drop! I pulled it out (see pic to see what I mean about not having the knob) and it worked like a charm. He didn't answer, so I ran upstairs to see that it wasn't leaking at all. I ran down to the basement to turn the water back on and yelled at my son to tell me if it was leaking or not. I slipped in the new cartridge and was so anxious to give it a try, but wouldn't you know, I could not find the darn knob! This kind of stuff always happens to me! LOL! I decided to go ahead and screw the part in without the darn knob and give it a whirl. Lo and behold! the broken off piece came flying out and into the tub!! I was so happy and excited! I very slowly held onto the tool and pulled it out very gently. I was just about to give up when I could feel it grab something and get a little tougher to turn. I could also feel it grip something, but the moment I turned it, it would just start spinning again. I put it in and could feel the piece spinning around. It was at an angle and there was only one hole left in the cartridge for the tool to grip on to. I decided to give the new tool a try, but wasn't sure I would have success with the way the cartridge broke off inside of the pipe. So I went to go get it after work, but ended up staying at my parents' house for dinner so didn't get home until about 20 min. I am doing the happy dance right now! I called the hardware store yesterday to inform them of the issues I had with the cartridge puller and the man told me I could bring it back for another one, but he wouldn't have it in the store until today. I appreciate it more than you could know!Īnyone need any help picking out lottery numbers? LOL! I'm not exactly the LUCKIEST person I know! I'll be sure to let you know how it goes! Thanks for all of the help. I was so excited because the cartridge moved forward and with a little more effort, it was free.ĭon't get too excited yet! When I pulled it out, I realized that the last maybe 3/4" of the darn cartridge had broken off and was still inside my pipe! Why me? LOL!Īnyway, I am about to go get ANOTHER cartridge puller and see if I can get that last tiny piece out and get this job done once and for all! I used the claw end to grab hold of the bolt and gently gave it a tug. I decided to give it one more go when I got home so I tried the bolt again and got a hammer. The bolt went so far and would just continually turn, not catching anything it seemed.īefore I left for work this morning, I sprayed the entire insides of the cartridge with vinegar and it sat all day long. I had tried the tap thread and bolt method that I saw on the internet (they make it look sooooo easy), but it did not work for me. Well, being as persistent as I am, I was bound and determined to get this darn thing out and I wanted to replace the entire piece since I had purchased it new.
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