Leaking valve

[CountryFit]

The drain valve (see arrow pointed) at water pump discharge side is leaking water to the ground . trying to replace it. big box stores do not have it. anyone knows where to get one?

[Mrb1ll]

Originally Posted by CountryFit

The drain valve (see arrow pointed) at water pump discharge side is leaking water to the ground . trying to replace it. big box stores do not have it. anyone knows where to get one?

I was at my local RV dealer getting some maintenance done today and browsed thru the parts department. I think I saw exactly what you depicted. Can you provide pipe size and any other details? I'd be happy to check on it and, if it is the right one, mail it to you.

[CountryFit]

Thanks Mr Bill!!
The hose OD is 5/8". Don't know the side of ID exactly but guess it might be 1/2".
I'll pm you!!

[Smitty77]

I've never had to replace one, so take my input with that level of 'Non expertise!' in mind.

This looks like what I'd call a 'ripple effect' repair... Where all you want to do is get the drain part out, and replaced. But a trip to the hardware store with measurements, and purchasing some extra couplings as well T-fittings, might be a good investment in time. (Can always return them if not needed.)
You may find your self needing to cut out the T-fitting, and splicing in a new T- Fitting and feeder pipe out to your new drain valve?

Dry cut everything on the long side first, and trim down as dry test placements of components dictate. Then properly prep and glue the pipes and fittings together. And of course seal the drain fitting thru the bottom of the coach.

Of course I could be (Pardon the pun!) all wet, and you'll be able to carefully scrape the old caulking away with a putty or utility knife. Carefully pull the valve out of the flooring, and unscrew it.. (Really hard to tell by the pictures with my two eye balls!.) If it is a threaded attachment, teflon tape the male threads before installation of the new valve.

So, now that I've shared my non expertise input. I'll follow the thread and see what some of the more season veterans have to say!! As well as hopefully a positive post by you titled "How I did it!!!".

Best of luck to you,
Smitty

[dons2346]

Nasty
I would go take a look at some parts at the hardware store and then formulate a plan. I think I would cut the pipe going up the bulkhead to the rear to get some room and also on the pipe in the foreground. Using some Sharkbite connectors, I would use some flex hose and then terminate with the valve, probably a plastic one

[CountryFit]

admittedly it's nasty, i should have wiped it out .

i searched online further, it looks like an "angle needle valve"

but looking at my valve and the connection closely, the brass band does not have flat surfaces, dunno how cc clamped it... i might cut it at the T, as smitty said, probably easier. if that does not work, i'll cut the pipe longer, as don suggested... the space is very tight, it will test my patience .

will report back when i am done!

[CountryFit]

or could be like this with straight connector and a rib:

[Philswrench]

If you can find a local hydraulic hose repair shop they should have it or a napa auto parts store

[4x4van]

You might also be able to simply disassemble the valve (open the valve handle and unscrew the hex part just below the handle) and replace the rubber seal/washer inside; that would be my first try.

[CountryFit]

hi guys,
just as 4x4van said, i took it apart, and replaced 3 o-rings. it works the wonders.

here is how it looked like when i took the stem out:



i soaked the stem in vinegar it looked much better afterward. also wiped the housing interior with vinegar


at the end, it worked great without changing the plumbing:


thanks to all of you!!

[Mrb1ll]

Originally Posted by CountryFit

hi guys,
just as 4x4van said, i took it apart, and replaced 3 o-rings. it works the wonders.

here is how it looked like when i took the stem out:



i soaked the stem in vinegar it looked much better afterward. also wiped the housing with vinegar


at the end, it worked great without changing the plumbing:


thanks to all of you!!

Good job!

[CountryFit]

Originally Posted by Mrb1ll

Good job!

Thank you Bill!! I really appreciate your offer!! You are awesome!!

[dons2346]

CF, eventually you will have to replace those compression bands. They might last another couple of years but this is a case of "pay me now or pay me later". Otherwise good job. Both vinegar and Coke make good corrosion cleaners.

[Rossi6998]

Nice job!