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| Holding tank leak [message #294440] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 10:33  |
Glover, Brian K.
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I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the plumbing and got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far hasn't been an issue.
My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ? Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as you run water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an access panel above ? I see the cabin ?
Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
Thanks
Brian
Brian G.
Griffin Ga.
1978 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294442 is a reply to message #294440] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 10:44  |
James Hupy
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Sounds like tank inlet pipes cracked or loose. Help if we knew year and
model. Upfitters all did it differently, and different tanks were used.
Jim Hupy
On Jan 26, 2016 8:34 AM, wrote:
> I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in
> bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the
> plumbing and
> got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far
> hasn't been an issue.
> My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ?
> Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as
> you run
> water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How
> do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an access
> panel above ? I see the cabin ?
> Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
>
> Thanks
> Brian
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> Brian G.
> Griffin Ga.
> 1978 Eleganza II
> 404-729-9111
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294443 is a reply to message #294442] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 10:46 |
James Hupy
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Floor plan is what I mean.
Jim Hupy
On Jan 26, 2016 8:44 AM, "James Hupy" wrote:
> Sounds like tank inlet pipes cracked or loose. Help if we knew year and
> model. Upfitters all did it differently, and different tanks were used.
> Jim Hupy
> On Jan 26, 2016 8:34 AM, wrote:
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>> I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in
>> bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the
>> plumbing and
>> got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far
>> hasn't been an issue.
>> My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ?
>> Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as
>> you run
>> water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How
>> do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an access
>> panel above ? I see the cabin ?
>> Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
>>
>> Thanks
>> Brian
>> --
>> Brian G.
>> Griffin Ga.
>> 1978 Eleganza II
>> 404-729-9111
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294444 is a reply to message #294443] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 10:53 |
Glover, Brian K.
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It had the side bath ( rh side ) two bench seats in the rear,, I just removed both bench seats ( flex steal ) and built a permanent bed. Hind sight should have checked all systems first !
Also if anyone wants two rear bench seats there welcome two them, in good shape .
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> On Jan 26, 2016, at 11:47 AM, James Hupy wrote:
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> Floor plan is what I mean.
> Jim Hupy
>> On Jan 26, 2016 8:44 AM, "James Hupy" wrote:
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>> Sounds like tank inlet pipes cracked or loose. Help if we knew year and
>> model. Upfitters all did it differently, and different tanks were used.
>> Jim Hupy
>>> On Jan 26, 2016 8:34 AM, wrote:
>>>
>>> I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in
>>> bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the
>>> plumbing and
>>> got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far
>>> hasn't been an issue.
>>> My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ?
>>> Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as
>>> you run
>>> water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How
>>> do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an access
>>> panel above ? I see the cabin ?
>>> Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Brian
>>> --
>>> Brian G.
>>> Griffin Ga.
>>> 1978 Eleganza II
>>> 404-729-9111
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294445 is a reply to message #294442] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 10:50 |
Glover, Brian K.
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It's a 1978 Eleganza II, Seems like what your saying makes sense because tank is empty and leak starts pretty much right after the water comes on, maybe one minute !?
Just can't see how you would get to it ? Or that area ?
Thanks
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> On Jan 26, 2016, at 11:45 AM, James Hupy wrote:
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> Sounds like tank inlet pipes cracked or loose. Help if we knew year and
> model. Upfitters all did it differently, and different tanks were used.
> Jim Hupy
>> On Jan 26, 2016 8:34 AM, wrote:
>>
>> I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in
>> bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the
>> plumbing and
>> got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far
>> hasn't been an issue.
>> My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ?
>> Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as
>> you run
>> water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How
>> do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an access
>> panel above ? I see the cabin ?
>> Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
>>
>> Thanks
>> Brian
>> --
>> Brian G.
>> Griffin Ga.
>> 1978 Eleganza II
>> 404-729-9111
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294446 is a reply to message #294445] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 10:57 |
James Hupy
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Drop the tank. Something up there needs fixed. Only access I know without
removing cabinets or opening holes in side of coach. Not good news, but
good time to fix it. If you are still using original tank, look it over
very well. It should be quite brittle by now. Ademco company has near
replacements, as does Jim K. Applied GMC.
JIM HUPY
On Jan 26, 2016 8:51 AM, "Glover, Brian K." wrote:
> It's a 1978 Eleganza II, Seems like what your saying makes sense because
> tank is empty and leak starts pretty much right after the water comes on,
> maybe one minute !?
> Just can't see how you would get to it ? Or that area ?
> Thanks
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 11:45 AM, James Hupy wrote:
>>
>> Sounds like tank inlet pipes cracked or loose. Help if we knew year and
>> model. Upfitters all did it differently, and different tanks were used.
>> Jim Hupy
>>> On Jan 26, 2016 8:34 AM, wrote:
>>>
>>> I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in
>>> bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the
>>> plumbing and
>>> got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far
>>> hasn't been an issue.
>>> My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ?
>>> Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as
>>> you run
>>> water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How
>>> do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an
> access
>>> panel above ? I see the cabin ?
>>> Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Brian
>>> --
>>> Brian G.
>>> Griffin Ga.
>>> 1978 Eleganza II
>>> 404-729-9111
>>>
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| Re: Holding tank leak [message #294448 is a reply to message #294440] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 11:23 |
Dennis S
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Brian
Just below the bath door is a removable panel which allows access to the shower floor drain line. There is also a sump in the floor on your model.
You may end up dropping the tank -- but it's worth looking under the shower first.
My 73 coach is different but here are a couple of photos.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/73-painted-desert-230/p36329-gmc-plumbing-drain-014.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/73-painted-desert-230/p36328-gmc-plumbing-drain-012.html
Dennis
Glover, Brian K. wrote on Tue, 26 January 2016 10:33I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the plumbing and got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far hasn't been an issue.
My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ? Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as you run water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an access panel above ? I see the cabin ?
Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
Thanks
Brian
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Holding tank leak [message #294455 is a reply to message #294440] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 11:49 |
Adrien G.
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Brian,
The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
tube is in place.
When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
about an inch short.
Adrien & Jenny Genesoto
75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild
Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294466 is a reply to message #294455] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 13:30 |
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Brian,
The most common leak point for the Eleganza II is the line that goes from your sink and the roof vent. It enters the black tank on top and the location is hidden by a plastic cover in the bottom section. left side of your where your converter/charger is located at. There is a rubber gasket and tightening ring that most likely has failed and has pulled out from the top of the black tank. Emory Stora did a photo album on how to fix it with measurements and materials list. I have the same problem on our Eleganza II also. I have not been able to find it in the photo archive, but I am sure he will post it when he sees your issue.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States (Charter Member)
GMCMI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan on location in Tucson
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Adrien Genesoto wrote:
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> Brian,
>
> The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
> Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
> One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
> tube is in place.
> When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
> about an inch short.
>
>
>
> --
> ”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
>
>
>
> Adrien & Jenny 6993339035
> 75 Glenbrook
> Yuba City,Ca.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294468 is a reply to message #294466] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 13:41 |
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I found the photo album.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3276-kitchen-sink-drain-to-holding-tank.html
JR
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 12:30 PM, John Wright wrote:
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> Brian,
> The most common leak point for the Eleganza II is the line that goes from your sink and the roof vent. It enters the black tank on top and the location is hidden by a plastic cover in the bottom section. left side of your where your converter/charger is located at. There is a rubber gasket and tightening ring that most likely has failed and has pulled out from the top of the black tank. Emory Stora did a photo album on how to fix it with measurements and materials list. I have the same problem on our Eleganza II also. I have not been able to find it in the photo archive, but I am sure he will post it when he sees your issue.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLaker
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMC Eastern States (Charter Member)
> GMCMI
> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan on location in Tucson
>
>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Adrien Genesoto wrote:
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>> Brian,
>>
>> The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
>> Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
>> One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
>> tube is in place.
>> When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
>> about an inch short.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> ”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
>>
>>
>>
>> Adrien & Jenny 6993339035
>> 75 Glenbrook
>> Yuba City,Ca.
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294483 is a reply to message #294455] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 16:03 |
Glover, Brian K.
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Thanks, for the help ! it is all a learning experience for me ! my GMC and also how this site works !! like I said everyone's input makes a world of difference when trying to figure something new out !!
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Genesoto
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 12:49 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
Brian,
The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
tube is in place.
When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
about an inch short.
--
”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
Adrien & Jenny 6993339035
75 Glenbrook
Yuba City,Ca.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294484 is a reply to message #294448] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 16:01 |
Glover, Brian K.
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Thanks,, that really helps ! I am trying to get familiar with all the systems and how they work ! so I really do appreciate everyone's help ! and hope to get my GMC up and running so I can make some of the events and hopefully meet some of you that have been so helpful !
Thanks again !
Brian
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Sexton
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 12:24 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
Brian
Just below the bath door is a removable panel which allows access to the shower floor drain line. There is also a sump in the floor on your model.
You may end up dropping the tank -- but it's worth looking under the shower first.
My 73 coach is different but here are a couple of photos.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/73-painted-desert-230/p36329-gmc-plumbing-drain-014.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/73-painted-desert-230/p36328-gmc-plumbing-drain-012.html
Dennis
Glover, Brian K. wrote on Tue, 26 January 2016 10:33
> I am going through the plumbing on my Eleganza, had a few leaks in bathroom ,,, figured out how to take cabinets out to get behind to the plumbing
> and got all leaks fixed in that area also replacing the toilet, that so far hasn't been an issue.
> My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ? Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as you
> run water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ? How do you get to that area ? Do you have to drop the tank of is there an
> access panel above ? I see the cabin ?
> Any input would be appreciated !!! Right now I'm kinda stuck ?!
>
> Thanks
> Brian
--
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294485 is a reply to message #294468] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 16:06 |
Glover, Brian K.
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I had no idea that the plumbing ran there until your photos !! now I know what that panel is for ! and hopefully it will help me in my issue !!
Great info !!
Thanks,
Brian
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
I found the photo album.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3276-kitchen-sink-drain-to-holding-tank.html
JR
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 12:30 PM, John Wright wrote:
>
> Brian,
> The most common leak point for the Eleganza II is the line that goes from your sink and the roof vent. It enters the black tank on top and the location is hidden by a plastic cover in the bottom section. left side of your where your converter/charger is located at. There is a rubber gasket and tightening ring that most likely has failed and has pulled out from the top of the black tank. Emory Stora did a photo album on how to fix it with measurements and materials list. I have the same problem on our Eleganza II also. I have not been able to find it in the photo archive, but I am sure he will post it when he sees your issue.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLaker
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMC Eastern States (Charter Member)
> GMCMI
> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan on location in Tucson
>
>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Adrien Genesoto wrote:
>>
>> Brian,
>>
>> The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
>> Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
>> One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
>> tube is in place.
>> When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
>> about an inch short.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> ”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
>>
>>
>>
>> Adrien & Jenny 6993339035
>> 75 Glenbrook
>> Yuba City,Ca.
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294494 is a reply to message #294485] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 18:10 |
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JR sent you the link for my writeup on the kitchen sink drain. That is often a source of leakage.
Here is another writup for the slip fit of the bathroom sink and shower drain into the holding tank.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4986-holding-tank-top-fitting.html
Let me know if you need any more info.
You should consider putting your GMC model and your location into your email signature as it will help people trying to answer you.
Different models sometimes have different setups. Your location might actually get someone near you to show up to help you.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Glover, Brian K. wrote:
>
> I had no idea that the plumbing ran there until your photos !! now I know what that panel is for ! and hopefully it will help me in my issue !!
> Great info !!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John Wright
> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 2:41 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
>
> I found the photo album.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3276-kitchen-sink-drain-to-holding-tank.html
>
> JR
>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 12:30 PM, John Wright wrote:
>>
>> Brian,
>> The most common leak point for the Eleganza II is the line that goes from your sink and the roof vent. It enters the black tank on top and the location is hidden by a plastic cover in the bottom section. left side of your where your converter/charger is located at. There is a rubber gasket and tightening ring that most likely has failed and has pulled out from the top of the black tank. Emory Stora did a photo album on how to fix it with measurements and materials list. I have the same problem on our Eleganza II also. I have not been able to find it in the photo archive, but I am sure he will post it when he sees your issue.
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>> GMC GreatLaker
>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>> GMC Eastern States (Charter Member)
>> GMCMI
>> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
>> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>> Michigan on location in Tucson
>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Adrien Genesoto wrote:
>>>
>>> Brian,
>>>
>>> The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
>>> Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
>>> One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
>>> tube is in place.
>>> When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
>>> about an inch short.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Adrien & Jenny 6993339035
>>> 75 Glenbrook
>>> Yuba City,Ca.
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294497 is a reply to message #294494] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 18:23 |
Glover, Brian K.
Messages: 87
Registered: October 2015
Location: Griffin Georgia
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Thanks again for your help and the pictures, I thought I had my location on there ? I will get back on and see and update !
Thanks,
Brian
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Emery Stora
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 7:10 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
JR sent you the link for my writeup on the kitchen sink drain. That is often a source of leakage.
Here is another writup for the slip fit of the bathroom sink and shower drain into the holding tank.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4986-holding-tank-top-fitting.html
Let me know if you need any more info.
You should consider putting your GMC model and your location into your email signature as it will help people trying to answer you.
Different models sometimes have different setups. Your location might actually get someone near you to show up to help you.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Glover, Brian K. wrote:
>
> I had no idea that the plumbing ran there until your photos !! now I know what that panel is for ! and hopefully it will help me in my issue !!
> Great info !!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John Wright
> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 2:41 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
>
> I found the photo album.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3276-kitchen-sink-drain-to-holding-tank.html
>
> JR
>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 12:30 PM, John Wright wrote:
>>
>> Brian,
>> The most common leak point for the Eleganza II is the line that goes from your sink and the roof vent. It enters the black tank on top and the location is hidden by a plastic cover in the bottom section. left side of your where your converter/charger is located at. There is a rubber gasket and tightening ring that most likely has failed and has pulled out from the top of the black tank. Emory Stora did a photo album on how to fix it with measurements and materials list. I have the same problem on our Eleganza II also. I have not been able to find it in the photo archive, but I am sure he will post it when he sees your issue.
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>> GMC GreatLaker
>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>> GMC Eastern States (Charter Member)
>> GMCMI
>> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
>> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>> Michigan on location in Tucson
>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Adrien Genesoto wrote:
>>>
>>> Brian,
>>>
>>> The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
>>> Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
>>> One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
>>> tube is in place.
>>> When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
>>> about an inch short.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Adrien & Jenny 6993339035
>>> 75 Glenbrook
>>> Yuba City,Ca.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
>>
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Griffin Ga.
1978 Eleganza II
TZE168V101637
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294499 is a reply to message #294494] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 18:31 |
Glover, Brian K.
Messages: 87
Registered: October 2015
Location: Griffin Georgia
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Emery,
I went online and went to control panel and looked at signature line ( I have my year model and where I live ) in the signature line ( I think that’s where it is ) so I am not sure why it's not showing ? I guess I am doing something wrong ?? will keep working on it !
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Emery Stora
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 7:10 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
JR sent you the link for my writeup on the kitchen sink drain. That is often a source of leakage.
Here is another writup for the slip fit of the bathroom sink and shower drain into the holding tank.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4986-holding-tank-top-fitting.html
Let me know if you need any more info.
You should consider putting your GMC model and your location into your email signature as it will help people trying to answer you.
Different models sometimes have different setups. Your location might actually get someone near you to show up to help you.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Glover, Brian K. wrote:
>
> I had no idea that the plumbing ran there until your photos !! now I know what that panel is for ! and hopefully it will help me in my issue !!
> Great info !!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John Wright
> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 2:41 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak
>
> I found the photo album.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3276-kitchen-sink-drain-to-holding-tank.html
>
> JR
>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 12:30 PM, John Wright wrote:
>>
>> Brian,
>> The most common leak point for the Eleganza II is the line that goes from your sink and the roof vent. It enters the black tank on top and the location is hidden by a plastic cover in the bottom section. left side of your where your converter/charger is located at. There is a rubber gasket and tightening ring that most likely has failed and has pulled out from the top of the black tank. Emory Stora did a photo album on how to fix it with measurements and materials list. I have the same problem on our Eleganza II also. I have not been able to find it in the photo archive, but I am sure he will post it when he sees your issue.
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>> GMC GreatLaker
>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>> GMC Eastern States (Charter Member)
>> GMCMI
>> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
>> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>> Michigan on location in Tucson
>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Adrien Genesoto wrote:
>>>
>>> Brian,
>>>
>>> The tank has 3 inlets on top, 2 are vent/drain (slip seal) and 1 toilet dump (threaded into tank).
>>> Vent/drain location are under closet with access cover, and at back wall of shower module.
>>> One or both have slipped out. There's a seal nut ring accessible from top side, to tighten seal when
>>> tube is in place.
>>> When I redone the drains I noticed the tank top was not tight to the floor and also the insert tube
>>> about an inch short.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Adrien & Jenny 6993339035
>>> 75 Glenbrook
>>> Yuba City,Ca.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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Brian G.
Griffin Ga.
1978 Eleganza II
TZE168V101637
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| Re: [GMCnet] Holding tank leak [message #294512 is a reply to message #294499] |
Tue, 26 January 2016 21:15 |
Don A
Messages: 895
Registered: October 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
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Brian it shows up fine on the forum.
But I would spell your phone number to avoid bots
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
[IMG]http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6109/G2.jpg[/IMG]
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| Re: Holding tank leak [message #294563 is a reply to message #294440] |
Wed, 27 January 2016 16:45 |
George Zhookoff
Messages: 398
Registered: December 2004
Location: Snellville, GA
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"My problem is there is a leak,,, coming from above the holding tank ? Don't think it's the tank because it is pretty much empty and as soon as you run water you can see water / leak start from above the holding tank ?
Thanks
Brian"
I talked with Brian by phone the other day. I recommended he do some trouble shooting. Empty black tank (has never emptied it since acquiring coach) Turn on water pump and see if it comes up to pressure then stops. If it continues to run check under coach for leaks. If and when pump stops then run some water in each drain checking under coach between running to drain. Report the results back to the list.
George "both our cell phones are the same area code" Zhookoff
78 EL II
Atlanta
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