remove tap handle

[xMrIS]

Hi,

Any help please how to remove a stubborn tap cover?
I removed the small screw but there is no way to remove the cover, I tried to push it out, even used a hammer but it looks like is screwed on the brass valve...

 

[Madrab]

You need to show us the important one.... show us the picture of when the screw's removed. It should just push up off the splined spindle.

 

[xMrIS]

here it is, thanks

 

[denso13]

It should come off with the screw removed. A bit of wiggling and brute force required!

 

[xMrIS]

thanks I will give a try later, the bloody thing looks like is glued on the valve!

 

[Madrab]

Yup, you have a bit of scale/corrosion in there. Gentle persuasion will be needed. Couple of plain screwdrivers, one either side, may help to ease it off.

 

[xMrIS]

many thanks guys! btw, I assume WD40 won't work there, AFAIK is not corrosion eater

 

[Madrab]

No but it is a penetrating/easing agent so it may help, certainly couldn't hurt.

 

[xMrIS]

tap fixed! many thanks again!
BTW I used a dismantling lubricant, called 'plusgas' , really amazing.

 

[Burnerman]

Plus Gas.....a blend of paraffin and graphite. Works well, too!
John