tap repair FAIL

This is my bathroom. I estimate its age as 1970's.

This is my dripping shower.

 

To fix a dripping shower, take out the tap and replace the washer. First remove the handle.

 

Oops forgot

 

Take off the bonnet

 

 

 Some genius has grouted this tap into the wall.  Bummer.

Chisel

OK so the grout is all out, but there still isn't room to turn the tube spanner.  The wannabe keyhole surgeon has made the tile hole just small enough to put over the tap. Remember, this is a 1970's tile job so this means that the washer hasn't been changed for a while. 

Grrr

OK there's enough room to turn the spanner now

But it won't turn.

Need more POWER.

And I still can't turn it!

I applied as much pressure as I could without leaning in to it.  If I apply more, I'm afraid of bending the pipe or something else bad.  Time to call the plumber.

FAIL