Originally Posted by
DTMenace
I completed the fix yesterday, using the Klifex repair kit. During the disassembly, I found one of the brass plunger's stems broken in half. I was able to remove both pieces with needle nosed pliers, with no issues. I did use a magnetic screwdriver assuring me the 5 attaching torx screws were not lost. It was a fairly simple procedure.
Thanks for this thread....
Dennis
DTMenace

WOW, glad you found that. Strange, was there oxidation/corrosion on the stem where it failed? Strange it just 'broke in two'.
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