Replacing Leaking Mixet Shower Faucet Handle

[hb_92648]

I am trying to replace a leaking Mixet shower faucet. I've somewhat successfully removed the knob by breaking it off. Now I cannot remove the mixing handle/lever. The new one I purchased has a set screw. The original one does not yet it will not budge off the stem so I can get at the hex nut to remove the stem. Is the mixing lever suppose to just slip off? Could our hard water minerals got this stuck on? I have sprayed it with a very good lime scale remover yet it doesn't seem to matter. Can I just use a pipe wrench on the bonnet of the stem to remove the stem? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Service Guy]

Call a service plumber before you seriously damage something.:p

[plumberjr]

if you try wrenching on it and break it, then you have to shutoff ur water main and pay someone to do possible extensive repairs--if u call a service plumber,he will know what to do to avoid a disaster--if you break something in the wall, imagine a huge hole cut in it--your problem is in my opinion beyond a homeowners capability--u dont have all the tools on ur truck to fix anything, do ya????it can get ugly quick

[The Wood Meister]

Call a service plumber before you seriously damage something.:p

Come'on guys....you're taking the fun and adventure out of things!!! LOL :eek: