sarxsvt t1_jdtrmv7 wrote
Since you're replacing it and those are plastic nuts you could just cut them off and remove the faucet. I've seen people use silicon that way but even after it hardens years later it's not that hard to remove. If that is some sort of epoxy you may have to Dremel or grind it off to get a good seal on the new faucet if it spilled over to the bottom of the sink. I'm guessing it shouldn't be that much trouble though.
warsquiat OP t1_jdtvhr7 wrote
Thank you!! I just ended up cutting them off and am going to install the new sink in tomorrow. Here’s the photos in case you can identify the mystery substance
A_Plumber2020 t1_jdxsfyw wrote
Yeah, that is just plumbers putty (sometimes people will use it to seal the faucet to sink if they don't have the gasket) you can use a putty knife or razor blade to scrape the rest off of the sink
warsquiat OP t1_jdxvj2e wrote
Yeah that’s what I ended up doing. Have the sink installed and wverything is fine, except a piece under the sink was totally corroded and broke off so now there’s a leak. Here’s the piece and where it goes. Do you have any idea about how I could go about sealing this?
A_Plumber2020 t1_jdypn04 wrote
Looks like you need a new "branch wye" (that's the name of the piece of pipe with the little arm on it that the hose is connected to). It connects to the "basket strainer" (the piece that goes through the sink opening) using a "slip joint" nut and washer. You should be able to take it off with a pair of adjustable pliers. Make sure you have a new "flange washer" for the connection between the "branch wye" and "basket strainer". If you take this photo to a hardware store or plumbing supplier, they should be able to outfit you with the proper parts.
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