Can't unscrew the top of tap to replace the washer.

KittyBoo_2

I need to replace the washer on a tap that is constantly dripping but I can't get the screw out.
Have tried WD40 but it won't budge.
The top of the screw is all out of shape so the screwdriver doesn't get a grip.
Anyone got any other suggestions please?

YorkshireBoy

Drill the screwhead out and then replace the head gear (£2-3 from a merchant or B&Q).

ormus

what sort of tap is it?
off hand, all the ones ive seen have a nut, not a screw.

tony6403

You could try using a very small hardpoint screwdriver together with a hammer.
Place the screwdriver at the outer edge of the screw holding it at about 30 degrees from level and tap carefully anti-clockwise. The end of screwdriver should dig into the screwhead and more often than not will move the screw enough to enable its removal.

YorkshireBoy

ormus wrote: »

what sort of tap is it?
off hand, all the ones ive seen have a nut, not a screw.

I think it's more basic than that...sounds like OP can't get the handle off the spindle!

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/taps/replacing_tap_washer.htm

ormus

omg.
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