Access Aqua-Hot riveted boiler housing

[FredFB]

Does anyone know how to access the riveted housing on an Aqua-Hot AHE-100-03S-12VDC in a 2005 Beaver Marquis? Have no clearence to get drill in there to drill out rivets. What a STUPID design!!!! I have a leak in there and can,t gain access. As always, thanks in advance.

[Old-Biscuit]

Have to disconnect and remove WHOLE unit.

[153stars]

Make sure the coolant recovery tube at cap is not split or cap leaking first.

[beaverfever]

a right angle drill will probably work. but as already advised check cap and overflo hose, i have had to replace both of mine

[shootist]

What could you repair in the coach that is under the housing?

[loranimal]

The only way to get to the rivets, and there a lot of them, is to remove the unit from your RV. I did a total rebuild of mine last year, it was quite fun.

Carl

[BigBadDad]

Planned obsolescence comes to mind !!!!

[BillJinOR]

Correct , I helped the rebuild of mine disconnect lines , drain , unbolt the unit and pull it out. Then drill the rivets out. You can’t really access much unless it’s out. Get a friend to help .. you’ll need the extra hands.