Can't Find Source of Sink Leak

[HOGGY]

I'm trying to locate the cause of leaks under my two handle Moehn kitchen faucet. They appear to be coming from under the plastic connectors that hold the faucet to the sink. The supply line fittings are all tight and it is not drain water. To start it was just leaking under one faucet handle but now has spread to both.

There is no water showing above the counter, only below and no drip at the spout. So I didn't suspect the cartridges but because the water has spread to both handles I'm wondering if it's possible for a faulty cartridge to leak inside the assembly and drip through the connectors without showing any water above the counter.

I shut off the hot water, disconnected and drained the line and recoupled it. Then leaving the hot water shut off, I opened the cold water and then the water started to drip from the hot side with both faucet handles closed. I also checked the faucet screen and it's clean.

It's got me stumped.

 

[havasu]

Do you have the lift rod for the drain stopper installed (if applicable)

 

[Mr_David]

The leak you describe I usually recommend just replacing the faucet.
If it's still under warranty call Moen. post a picture or model #

 

[HOGGY]

Do you have the lift rod for the drain stopper installed (if applicable)

No, there is no lift rod or provision for one.

 

[HOGGY]

The leak you describe I usually recommend just replacing the faucet.
If it's still under warranty call Moen. post a picture or model #

The faucet is not under warranty but is only about 5 years old.

Replacing the faucet would be a sure fire way to determine if that was the actual cause of the leak. So I was looking for some assurance that this could actual be the problem. Changing the cartridges rather than the whole faucet would be one way to hedge my bets in case the faucet wasn't the problem.

I'm rethinking that now that you suggest replacing the entire faucet.

 

[HOGGY]

The leak you describe I usually recommend just replacing the faucet.
If it's still under warranty call Moen. post a picture or model #

Here is a photo. ( I think )

 

[havasu]

Sorry Hoggy, I missed the part about it being a kitchen faucet. Obviously there would not be a lift rod for a drain stopper on a kitchen sink.

 

[HOGGY]

Sorry Hoggy, I missed the part about it being a kitchen faucet. Obviously there would not be a lift rod for a drain stopper on a kitchen sink.

I knew you knew that, and that's why I didn't point it out. LOL

 

[Matt30]

That rough in is used for standard faucets, and ones with a side spray attachment. If you take the faucet off and look underneath you may find a plug in the centre that could be leaking.