Plastic Thread Fix

armascott

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Good day, So I bought a new to me holiday trailer. Everything works great, but the threads on the fresh water tank drain are not in great shape. I filled the tank the other day at home and noticed the drain plug dripping a bit. I thought it was a bit loose so I gave it a quick snugg then it popped out. Threads are pretty much gone. Any suggestions on how to fix short of replacing to whole tank?

Thanks Scott
 

neilsleder

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Drill out and tap to the next size bigger? Or buy the liquid thread sealer I think permatex makes it that stuff works 20x better then tephlon tape.


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As Neil said fix the threads, then install a new drain that does not require you to unscrew it again
 

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if you and tap new threads in and instal a petcock or silicone one in the you don't have to remove
 
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