Kitchen sink facet leak. How to remove?

[campingwiththor]

I have a substantial leak in the center of this faucet.* (single lever type) Its leaking
underneath… in the center… not from the hot / cold input lines.

Question: can I repair from the top? IE- remove and replace the
center piece? if so- how?

Anyone have any idea of the manufacture name and/or are these part
universal?

Im hoping I can fix by replacing the center piece on top. Because... the hot/cold
lines are located underneath… behind the sink and nearly inaccessible… I have to
go through a drawer opening in order to reach the water line fittings…

thank you!
CWT

* trying to attach a photo...

[wa8yxm]

Can you remove it from teh top.. Well. for starters I'm not sure where the leak is

The faucet consists of a lower assembly with the pipes this is attached to the sink exactly like a house hold kitchen sink faucet, Either a single nut on the center spindle or two bolts down through what would be the HOT and COld on a twin knob faucet.

The "ARM" slips over that sealed with an upper and lower O ring, is this where you leak is? Between arm and base. If so read on

Above that is a nut and the handle

The handle has a HEX set screw you will need to remove. you likely already have the wrench in your owner's manual bag but I have many Hex key Sets.

Loosen the nut and remove the handle

Then you remove the chrome (normally) Kurled nut

Then you lift out the valve assembly

Then you can lift off the arm and replace the rings.

[campingwiththor]

UPDATE: Had to remove the sink. Not enough space between the camera wall and sink to access the O rings. All off now. thanks for your help! CWT

campingwiththoreau wrote:
I have a substantial leak in the center of this faucet.* (single lever type) Its leaking
underneath… in the center… not from the hot / cold input lines.

Question: can I repair from the top? IE- remove and replace the
center piece? if so- how?

Anyone have any idea of the manufacture name and/or are these part
universal?

Im hoping I can fix by replacing the center piece on top. Because... the hot/cold
lines are located underneath… behind the sink and nearly inaccessible… I have to
go through a drawer opening in order to reach the water line fittings…

thank you!
CWT

* trying to attach a photo...

[Dick_B]

I recently installed a faucet that was so tight between the sink and wall that there was not enough space for the Basin Wrench to swing around. Had to buy this: https://www.ridgid.com/ph/en/ez-change-faucet-tool
Sorry I don't know how to show a photo.
BTW it worked like a charm.

[campingwiththor]

Sadly - all juxtaposed to the external
Generator compartment and the propane
Compartment... with all house wiring running
along top of the compartments just under
sink ... something makes me think BF no
Longer uses this design... like the furnace & water
heater exhausts which are right by where I
fill my Ford F-350 diesel truck...

[CA_Traveler]

My cabinet inside panels were glued and pin nailed but came right out. I now have completely hidden wire runs covered by screwed in panels.

Or if a inside panel won't come out then cut it out and cover it over when done.

Maybe this will give you access. Just a thought.

And I had to remove some panels to gain access to the kitchen faucet. The next step would have been to remove some of the 1x2 wood supports. Even when cut they are easy to replace using a sister board or metal bracing.

Aren't RVs fun?

[campingwiththor]

The fittings are behind the sinks & only
reachable via the drawer opening... with
one hand... barely... it’s crazy... I’m good
at dismantling but this is all glued etc...
I’m thinking of removing the sink... I can
reach all wing but tie downs ... but then
I have to un-do the plumbing / traps etc...

[CA_Traveler]

Are you sure you can't remove cabinet panels etc glued or not for better access?

[campingwiththor]

That probably would work... will see if I can
find... otherwise... will have to remove sink...
The ONLY access is via a drawer opening..
Crazy

Darryl&Rita wrote:
Basin wrench:

The head pivots to either side, depending on whether you're tightening or loosening.

[CA_Traveler]

Claw foot or basin wrench. Every homeowner/RVer should have one or hold up the credit card.

[Darryl_Rita]

Basin wrench:

The head pivots to either side, depending on whether you're tightening or loosening.

[campingwiththor]

Thank u. Got the input water lines off...

Major problem now is ...the O thread nuts
are almost un reachable... let alone get enough
force to un tighten... Is there a tool one can
Purchase designed to turn these O Threds?

Thank u

DutchmenSport wrote:
RV faucets are installed exactly like in your house. Remove the faucet and replace with a new one. Lowes, Home Depot, ACE hardware, any plumbing store, normal household style faucet will work. They are threaded 1/2 inch, same as the Pex plumbing in your camper. So, should be an easy replacement.

Faucets are usually held in place with a simple O threaded ring that tightens up on the bottom side of the counter top. Easy to remove, if you can reach it. That's the problem with RV sinks.... trying to reach it from underneath.

Just replace the faucet. Find a nicer one at any big hardware box store.

[CA_Traveler]

ID the faucet and check for life time warranty - no charge for my leaky faucet.

In any case probably best to just replace it. I removed cabinet panels for better access. Then a mirror and claw foot wrench to remove it.

And yes access was much more restricted than any home sink I've worked on.

[DutchmenSport]

RV faucets are installed exactly like in your house. Remove the faucet and replace with a new one. Lowes, Home Depot, ACE hardware, any plumbing store, normal household style faucet will work. They are threaded 1/2 inch, same as the Pex plumbing in your camper. So, should be an easy replacement.

Faucets are usually held in place with a simple O threaded ring that tightens up on the bottom side of the counter top. Easy to remove, if you can reach it. That's the problem with RV sinks.... trying to reach it from underneath.

Just replace the faucet. Find a nicer one at any big hardware box store.

[Dave_H_M]

reading your post and thinking back in technology, it sounds like you got one of the old tech faucets that seal at the point of rotation of the faucet on top of the sink?

If so the only (it is over) way I did that was replace the faucet with one that has the hose that runs up thru the fixture to a pull out faucet head. Then it is over.

And yes it was s nut roll for a crinkled up ole bod of 70+ years.