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Happy New Year to all,

The handle to our Kohler kitchen sink is real loose. The Faucet is mode # is 690-BN-AC, made in Jan 2005.

Went to the Kohler website and found out that to remove/tighten the handle requires a 1/8" Allen Wrench. I cannot even remotely budge the hex head in the handle; if fact I thought it was going to bend and break. I sprayed some WD-40 up into the handle, but I cannot get the oil to soak into a handle that is basically right-side up; the best I can do is 45 degrees [see pic].

Sprayed some WD-40 into a paper towel, then pushed it up into the handle hoping it could wick up.

Does anyone have any suggestions for helping me loosen the hex head so I can see if it will tighten? The house was built in 2005 so I am fairly sure the he nut has never been loosened; we've owned since 2008.

Thank you very much,
tstex
 

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Yes, WD is the best at the house here. At my country place I have liquid wrench.

However, once I spray it up in there, is all starts to drain down...any suggestions on keeping the spray up there?

Thanks Yoda
 

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Well, I removed the oily paper towel and heated up that handle w hairdryer. Tried tightening a bit, then unloosening and she came loose !!!!!

I then tried tightening to the point of where I knew to stop and the handle still feels loose on the cartridge nut. I think I need to replace the entire cartridge so I'll call Kohler after new yrs and see if they can ship the parts.
 

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Thanks jmon.

Called Kohler and they are sending me the parts to fix the loose handle. This is covered under warranty. Their customer service folks are very courteous, they listen well & know their products well...plus. all the parts are no charge. this is why I continue to buy Kohler.

Happy New Year gent's and may your health be great for decades to come - tstex
 
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