Stuck mixer tap valve question

[Bobbber]

Hi,

I'm a bit at my wits end here.

I have a tap which needs the ceramic valve replacing. I have a replacement part, but I don't seem to be able to remove the valve housing which is in there already!

I have tried with an adjustable spanner, a wrench socket and finally one of those big jaw grippy things - but it simply won't budge! Continued efforts have now somewhat rounded off the nut and there are bits of brassy stuff everywhere!

Are there any hints/tricks I can use to get this out of there? I've heard of using a blow torch on it - but the bath is plastic and I don't want to damage it!

Nothing I've tried turns it!

Any info appreciated!

Thanks!

Bob

 

[Bobbber]

Please? Any advice? Here are some photos :

Thanks!

Bob

 

[rednight]

Hi ! I have exactly the same problem !

I can't get the ceramic valve out of the housing.

Did you work out how to fix this ??


Red

 

[Charnwood]

Did you work out how to fix this ??

Somebody who only posted on here twice, 6 years ago is not likely to be looking in.

Pictures or a model/make might be useful.