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[GMCnet] Kitchen faucet leaks [message #320894] Sun, 23 July 2017 12:21 Go to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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The faucet in my 76 Eleganza doesn't hold water right at the bottom it.

Any other solution that might be locally readily available, other than
getting http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1258 ? I'll be in SFO
in a little over a week, but would prefer to have solution before, so I
would be able to take a shower and/or use the toilet without spraying
water in parallel below the kitchen sink.

Any and all help and tips are greatly appreciated.
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Peer Oliver Schmidt
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'76a Eleganza II, VA
'73 Sequoia, PA

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Olly Schmidt
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'76a Eleganza II, VA
'73 Sequoia, SH, Germany
Re: [GMCnet] Kitchen faucet leaks [message #320896 is a reply to message #320894] Sun, 23 July 2017 13:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bullitthead is currently offline  Bullitthead   United States
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Where is it leaking, Peer? Right at the connection? Mine was spewing after I got to Bean Station and it was a tie-strap mount that broke and the copper tubing worked on the connection with every bump on the way there, I guess. The sealing washers are available at True Value here at home, 500 miles away from where I was at the time. I managed to get the old seal to work (with some RTV) and re-strapped the tubing to avoid future movement of the connection. The new ones are orange and much softer than the 40 year old originals. You may need a basin wrench to get the nuts loose and retighten them.

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.
Re: [GMCnet] Kitchen faucet leaks [message #320900 is a reply to message #320896] Sun, 23 July 2017 14:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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I have uploaded a photo http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p63483-kitchen-faucet-leak.html - that's where it leaks.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p63483-kitchen-faucet-leak.html


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Olly Schmidt
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'76a Eleganza II, VA
'73 Sequoia, SH, Germany
Re: [GMCnet] Kitchen faucet leaks [message #320903 is a reply to message #320900] Sun, 23 July 2017 15:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Peer,

You're gonna need a new faucet. If you had it out, cleaned it up REAL good
and put plumber's epoxy on it, it might last a little while -- but not
long; too much corrosion.

JMHO,

Ken H.


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> I have uploaded a photo http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/
> photos/misc/p63483-kitchen-faucet-leak.html - that's where it leaks.
>
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> Peer Oliver Schmidt
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> '76a Eleganza II, VA
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Re: [GMCnet] Kitchen faucet leaks [message #320905 is a reply to message #320894] Sun, 23 July 2017 16:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
pjburt is currently offline  pjburt   United States
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Peer, unless your 76 faucet is different than your 73, you can pick one up at Home Depot or Lowes or... Then you have your pick of quality, finish, and price.

Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
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Re: [GMCnet] Kitchen faucet leaks [message #320928 is a reply to message #320905] Sun, 23 July 2017 21:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Matt Colie is currently offline  Matt Colie   United States
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Peer,

We are on out third galley tap. The OE was bad when we got it and Mary was clear that this was not acceptable.
The second was better but would open a valve on a rough road.
The third is a single lever with rinse feature. Technically that is the forth as it was replaced under warranty.

Just go on into LowesDepot and find something that will work. If you end up with extra holed, just buy the plugs.
Also stop over in the small fittings and buy compression adapters and flexible leaders while you are there.

Matt


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Re: [GMCnet] Kitchen faucet leaks [message #320938 is a reply to message #320928] Sun, 23 July 2017 22:13 Go to previous message
pjburt is currently offline  pjburt   United States
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Matt Colie wrote on Sun, 23 July 2017 19:13
Peer,

We are on out third galley tap. The OE was bad when we got it and Mary was clear that this was not acceptable.
The second was better but would open a valve on a rough road.
The third is a single lever with rinse feature. Technically that is the forth as it was replaced under warranty.

Just go on into LowesDepot and find something that will work. If you end up with extra holed, just buy the plugs.
Also stop over in the small fittings and buy compression adapters and flexible leaders while you are there.

Matt


Or use the extra hole for a soap dispenser. (also available at your local home improvement store.)


Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
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