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BrewPod
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2021 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Topic: black water tank fitting leak Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 9:23am |
I have a 2017 RPod 179, and I have a leak at the fitting going into the black water tank. I think this is the tank flush line. It is on the same side as the entry door and flush fitting. It appears to be a rubber flange with 3 screws. I tightened the screws but that didn't help. I didn't want to open this up until I had a solution or replacement flange. Has anyone dealt with this before? Does this conect to anything inside the tank that I need to be aware of before removing it, or does it just fill the tank? Changing it seems easy enough if it is just a flange for the hose connection. Are there schematics of any of these plumbing systems anywhere?
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BrewPod
2017 R Pod 179 2007 Tacoma Prerunner 4.0L Looking for adventures |
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BrewPod
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2021 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 9:27am |
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BrewPod
2017 R Pod 179 2007 Tacoma Prerunner 4.0L Looking for adventures |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 3:40pm |
No schematics here, but it definitely looks like the sealant around the perimeter of the flange has failed. It looks like the fix is to drain the tank, remove the old one, clean the area thoroughly, and reinstall with new clear silicone sealant. Let it cure completely before using. See this link for some possibly useful information.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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BrewPod
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2021 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 3:57pm |
Thanks Stephen you nailed it, and quickly! I'll try recaulking before replacing, thank you!!
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BrewPod
2017 R Pod 179 2007 Tacoma Prerunner 4.0L Looking for adventures |
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