Thank you for this video. Some of us who are just trying to do it ourselves and save some money, appreciate the time you take to show us your experiences. We can all learn from each other!
My cartridge fit just fine .... EXCEPT, the bottom rubber gasket in the new cartridge was slightly thicker and had a very, very thin washer the middle of it. That extra space prevented the cartridge from sitting completely flush with the water line so water leaked out of the bottom of the handle. I used the rubber gasket from the old cartridge and the clearance was reduced enough for everything to work fine.
Glad I watched this. My Glacier Bay model is just like this only in Polished Brass (which is nearly impossible to find). I was considering maybe buying an entire new Chrome Glacier Bay set for $35, just to use the cartridge(s) from it. Thanks for this workaround.
Actually, he displayed one of the key characteristics of high intelligence in being able to not only conceive but implement a creative work around solution.
Just completed this repair on the same faucet at my home with the same Danco part (3s-11c) with No issues with the fit. When I took out the original cartridge I noticed a white washer was left behind, once I dug that out with a small screwdriver the Danco replacement part fit perfectly.
Thanks for the info. I guess I will buy the Danco for now (saving the receipt) and if that does not work out, I might have to buy an entire new Chrome set for about $35, just for the hot and cold cartridges. Mine is Polished Brass and that finish is impossible to find anymore. :(
3S-11C Cold Stem for Glacier Bay Faucets is what he used. His thinking of using the old casing from the genuine Glacier Bay cartridge and combining it with the new Danco "guts" is brilliant.
