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Managed to get the stopcock to turn that little bit more after a 24h treatment of WD40, 3in1 and penetrating oil, all applied where the clip sits. Seems to shut off OK now so will leave this one with a note to self to turn the thing every six months. Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the replies and links, much appreciated! Removing the circlip appears to do nothing. I can only assume it's there to stop the spindle from moving into the body when being turned clockwise, but with it removed it makes no difference - the recess where the circlip sits does not move...

Hi all I have a stopcock that won't turn off fully. I have coaxed it from not moving at all to now moving almost a full turn, but it won't fully close. The thing is, every picture and description I have seen of a stopcock talks about the packing/gland nut and how this can be released to help...

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