You can find the entire shower valve assembly at your local big box for colse to .00. I must tell you that this is not a temperature regulating valve. It is naturally the primary shower valve mechanism.
Cut a hole in the wall behind the shower valve arrival in from the other side of the wall.
Tub Shower
Then here is what you do:
o turn off the water;
o cut the old pipes;
o remove the assembly;
o fit the new assembly in place; and
o solder all the indispensable piping back together.
After checking for leaks, replace the drywall that you took out to get to the assembly.
An leading Note: I made sure there is enough hold for the new shower valve. Also made sure there is extra hold for the tub spout.
A very tasteless question is some citizen think this is a foot rest. For example, while shaving their legs or just relaxing in the tub. It is not for that purpose. So, reinforce accordingly.
Just a Thought: You have to admit, replacing the drywall from the rear to fit a leaky faucet is much easier than placing new tile on the wall or having to replace a fiberglass tub enclosure.
As far as the time and effort expended in this case, exchange of the valve assembly is faster and cheaper than the time you would waste trying to fix the old leaky faucet valve and it is far more reliable.
The literally difficult part of this project is getting the right parts. I always carry the old parts to the big box and try to match them. Most faucets have a life expectancy of, at least, 10 years. However, seller goods lines get updated regularly.
Replacing a Shower Valve Assembly
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