How to get tap body out of mono block

[Russmossy]

Help please! Any ideas how I open this mono block to get to body? I have removed the allen screw but the cap and spindle are still captive and engaged on the the body though they do move in and out about 1/4 inch. I don't want to force anything, have tried a gentle prising on the cap but no joy.

 

[steadyon]

Try looking for another Allen grub screw underneath the square section. Then square section may pull off, or could unscrew and take round section next to spindle with it.

 

[Russmossy]

Try looking for another Allen grub screw underneath the square section. Then square section may pull off, or could unscrew and take round section next to spindle with it.

Good call but there are no other grub screws and I am told the square section is fixed which makes sense as the are both perfectly aligned and if they were removable they would be slightly adrift but thanks for your response.

 

[Ben-gee]

What are you trying to do?
There are a pair of flats on the valve, use a spanner on these and it will unscrew from the body?

 

[Russmossy]

What are you trying to do?
There are a pair of flats on the valve, use a spanner on these and it will unscrew from the body?

I have partial success in that I have managed to pull the spindle out and remove the outer chrome cover, everything just prises out though it takes some doing. However the tap body is sunk right inside the housing and I can't get a socket on the nut, tantalisingly close but no cigar! Will have to put it back together and get a box spanner tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys