05-26-2009, 07:09 AM
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Plumber's putty is normally used to seal the basket into the sink's bowl depression. The rubber gasket followed by a metal ring and the locknut is next. If the locknut broke, then all that's left is the metal ring [if there is one] and the rubber gasket -plus- any plumber's putty that oozed out when the locknut was tightened. The putty has probably hardened after 20 yrs. Just chisel it off and the basket should lift out - no turning required.
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