| Shower Drain question [message #83517] |
Fri, 07 May 2010 16:54  |
nchapekis
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A couple of weekends ago we replaced our toilet with a shiny new porcelain Thetford Style II. However, it now makes our pitted shower drain look even worse. I found a replacement at a local mobile home parts dealer, but I'm not sure how to remove the old one. I thought it would just twist off but it won't budge and I don't want to damage it or the drain pipe in case the new one doesn't fit right. Anyway, what is the best way to get the drain out of the shower floor? We have a GMC-outfitted side wet bath.
Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] Shower Drain question [message #83531 is a reply to message #83517] |
Fri, 07 May 2010 17:21  |
Steven Ferguson
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If you can't get that pitted old drain out, put a few pits in the new
thunder mug so they look like a matched set.
The drains do screw out but I'd soak it with some penetrant before
trying to force it. After soaking, try tightening it a few
thousandths, then try loosening it.
On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 2:54 PM, Nick Chapekis <chapekis@gmail.com> wrote:
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> A couple of weekends ago we replaced our toilet with a shiny new porcelain Thetford Style II. However, it now makes our pitted shower drain look even worse. I found a replacement at a local mobile home parts dealer, but I'm not sure how to remove the old one. I thought it would just twist off but it won't budge and I don't want to damage it or the drain pipe in case the new one doesn't fit right. Anyway, what is the best way to get the drain out of the shower floor? We have a GMC-outfitted side wet bath.
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> Ypsilanti, MI
> 78 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] Shower Drain question [message #83551 is a reply to message #83517] |
Fri, 07 May 2010 19:50 |
powerjon
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Nick,
It takes one of the so call special tools to take the drain apart. It
a forked tool that fits down inside the drain piece that you see in
the floor. You can find it in the plumbing tools at lowes or Home
depot. I made my own at the time. It can and will be a pain in the
butt to get it apart. It will screw CCW out and you need to hold the
plastic nut looking piece under the floor. Almost not enough room to
work under there. I have to do the drain in the Avion as I like the
drain that you can close to keep the holding tank from backing up into
the floor. Ask me how I know!!!. Those you can get from Cinnabar and
they are about $20 Dec 1998 issue of GMC News form Cinnabar has the
pictures and I will sent that to you offline as I will have to create
a PDF file.
John
On May 7, 2010, at 5:54 PM, Nick Chapekis wrote:
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> A couple of weekends ago we replaced our toilet with a shiny new
> porcelain Thetford Style II. However, it now makes our pitted
> shower drain look even worse. I found a replacement at a local
> mobile home parts dealer, but I'm not sure how to remove the old
> one. I thought it would just twist off but it won't budge and I
> don't want to damage it or the drain pipe in case the new one
> doesn't fit right. Anyway, what is the best way to get the drain
> out of the shower floor? We have a GMC-outfitted side wet bath.
> --
> Nick Chapekis
> Ypsilanti, MI
> 78 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] Shower Drain question [message #83554 is a reply to message #83551] |
Fri, 07 May 2010 20:27 |
roy1
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Awhile back I remember someone posting a picture of a shower drain
that had a stainless sink screen that covered the old pitted one. It looked new and shinny.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Shower Drain question [message #83613 is a reply to message #83551] |
Sat, 08 May 2010 07:27 |
nchapekis
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| powerjon wrote on Fri, 07 May 2010 20:50 |
I have to do the drain in the Avion as I like the drain that you can close to keep the holding tank from backing up into the floor. Ask me how I know!
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Thanks to John for providing me with the shower drain article from GMC News. You do in fact need to remove the toe strip under the bathroom door to access the P-trap nut and spud nut which hold the drain in place.
One time, I had a very full holding tank which began leaking onto the ground. Was an overflow added to the tanks in '78? (I know John's is a '77.) I have never had an issue with it backing up into the coach.
Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] Shower Drain question [message #83622 is a reply to message #83613] |
Sat, 08 May 2010 08:07 |
Steven Ferguson
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No overflows Nick,
However, some leaks came directly from the factory, others were age
induced. If it didn't leak, the shower would have started filling so
maybe a leak is the better of the two.
On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 5:27 AM, Nick Chapekis <chapekis@gmail.com> wrote:
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> powerjon wrote on Fri, 07 May 2010 20:50
>> I have to do the drain in the Avion as I like the drain that you can close to keep the holding tank from backing up into the floor. Ask me how I know!
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> Thanks to John for providing me with the shower drain article from GMC News. You do in fact need to remove the toe strip under the bathroom door to access the P-trap nut and spud nut which hold the drain in place.
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> One time, I had a very full holding tank which began leaking onto the ground. Was an overflow added to the tanks in '78? (I know John's is a '77.) I have never had an issue with it backing up into the coach.
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> Ypsilanti, MI
> 78 Kingsley
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| Re: Shower Drain question [message #83809 is a reply to message #83517] |
Sun, 09 May 2010 17:44 |
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| nchapekis wrote on Fri, 07 May 2010 17:54 |
A couple of weekends ago we replaced our toilet with a shiny new porcelain Thetford Style II. However, it now makes our pitted shower drain look even worse. I found a replacement at a local mobile home parts dealer, but I'm not sure how to remove the old one. I thought it would just twist off but it won't budge and I don't want to damage it or the drain pipe in case the new one doesn't fit right. Anyway, what is the best way to get the drain out of the shower floor? We have a GMC-outfitted side wet bath.
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Nick,
I just had mine apart, if you don't get it with all the good ideas you did get here, give me a call.
I think I have that tool in my plumbing tools chest.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Shower Drain question [message #83850 is a reply to message #83809] |
Sun, 09 May 2010 22:27 |
nchapekis
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I think I have that tool in my plumbing tools chest.
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I went out and bought the tool on Saturday. Got the drain out, got the new one in, then the coupling ring broke off. I didn't realize it until we poured some water down the drain to test it and it leaked at the coupling. The only places that carry p-traps and couplings that size are plumbing supply stores (maybe), none of which are open on Saturday (of course) and mobile home supply stores (the one by me closed ten minutes before I could get there). Should be a piece of cake to finish once I get the new coupling/trap. Thanks to everyone for their help.
Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley
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