Shower Pan Removal (Pics)

[Akronguy]

I have removed the screws and drain from the shower pan and everything appears to be loose. How do I take the pan out without cracking it? Do I pull form the top or pull up from the bottom bending the sides in (especially around the knobs).
See pics. Borrowed the photos from another poster who did not seem to get an answer to his question.

I have to replace rotten wood.

[Akronguy]

Well, I wound up getting p***** off and gave the shower liner a tug from the bottom and it came out. See pics below. Wasted that time to find out nothing was wrong underneath (Pic One) . Oh well. The reason I pulled it out was that on the other side of the wall the area is rotted (see pic 2). I assumed the wood would be wet in the shower area. I have a fan on it and maybe I can get lucky and not have to move anything to replace the wood.


Pic One:




Pic Two:

[Safari-Rick]

So, you figure out what the cause was? Worn out caulking ?

[cwf]

Try "Git-rot" or similar product. Saved us a lot of work!

[DryFly]

Just guessing based on photos. 1, cracked wheel well - it's two piece I think, a black piece on the outside and a cream colored one on the inside. It's not uncommon for the black one to crack (according to the VAP). 2, that looks like a hot water heater to the left. Where the HWH exits to the exterior, mine was not properly caulked and leaked during a heavy rain.
I hate leaks, they are sooo hard to find.

[Akronguy]

Originally Posted by DryFly

Just guessing based on photos. 1, cracked wheel well - it's two piece I think, a black piece on the outside and a cream colored one on the inside. It's not uncommon for the black one to crack (according to the VAP). 2, that looks like a hot water heater to the left. Where the HWH exits to the exterior, mine was not properly caulked and leaked during a heavy rain.
I hate leaks, they are sooo hard to find.

Can I remove the cream colored wheel well "easily" to see if the exterior piece is cracked? Can't really see anything from the outside because of the wheels.

[Akronguy]

Originally Posted by cwf

Try "Git-rot" or similar product. Saved us a lot of work!

Went to Lowes this morning and picked up a similar product. Never even thought about it. I love these forums! Hopefully that wll take care of it. Hoping that the wheel well is not cracked as mentioned by another reply

[vreten]

Did you end up replacing the shower liner plastic? I have the exact same setup with holes in the corners and trying to figure out a solution. The plastic has been resistant too all attempts to glue and patch it. Maybe a new shower pan? Has anyone else replaced this?

[cwf]

Update?

[voxmaestro]

Here is a fiberglass unit from Inland RV that may work. Would LOVE to talk with someone who has actually utilized one of these in their repair.

http://www.inlandrv.com/catalog/prod...3913c29d2765a1

[danheit]

Getting ready to take on the same task after this camping excursion is done on Sunday. How did you get the drain out? Just unscrew? I've struggled with stuck drains before and my last AS I had to just cut the plumbing once I got everything loose. Did you use a specific tool to grab the drain to twist it out?

[Re-Pete]

Originally Posted by Akronguy

I have removed the screws and drain from the shower pan and everything appears to be loose...

I'm removing the shower pan from my '92 Excella center bath. Looks pretty much like yours. How did you remove the drain flange? Mine had a 3 leg center piece, but it broke immediately when I put pressure on it. I guess my main concern is if there is a nut or something is holding it from the back?


I'd appreciate your help if your are available. Heck, I'll appreciate anyone's help.

Thanks,
Pete

[AlinCal]

Hi Pete, it does indeed unthread. If you have broken the inner cross out of it you may be left with a surgical cut to split it, I have to do that from time to time being a plumber and sometimes is the only answer. Of course you will need to find a new one but it's not a rare part. the trick is to use a fine saw blade and not cut any deeper than the metal drain fitting.

[Re-Pete]

Originally Posted by AlinCal

Hi Pete, it does indeed unthread. If you have broken the inner cross out of it you may be left with a surgical cut to split it, I have to do that from time to time being a plumber and sometimes is the only answer. Of course you will need to find a new one but it's not a rare part. the trick is to use a fine saw blade and not cut any deeper than the metal drain fitting.

Greetings Alan!

Thanks for coming to my rescue again. What about something like one of these tub drain flange removers. A few of them don't rely on the cross piece center, they seem to work by expansion and grip. If I have to cut it, it's fine, as it's not in good shape. I do plan and hope to save the pan and reuse it in my makeover.

Also, I wasn't clear on your answer. I believe you are saying that the drain flange does thread in and out of the drain line (P-trap). Does it just thread in and out of the drain line or is there some kind nut holding it that needs to come off to remove it? Looking on YouTube before posting my help request on this thread, I saw a couple of videos that involved RV tub flange nuts like on a sink drain flange. The few residential tub drain flanges I've dealt with always threaded into the drain line.

Thanks,
Pete
p.s. Are we talking modified hacksaw or reciprocating saw?

[AtomicNo13]

Fwiw, the shower drain is the same drain as found in a bar sink. Lowes and HD both carry 2 different types. One is just a drain, and the other is just a drain but has pop up plug. Either are less than $10.
upon reinstallation, use plenty of plumbers putty, use the big rubber gasket on the bottom side, and tighten the big nut tight enough!

[Re-Pete]

Originally Posted by AtomicNo13

Fwiw, the shower drain is the same drain as found in a bar sink. Lowes and HD both carry 2 different types. One is just a drain, and the other is just a drain but has pop up plug. Either are less than $10.
upon reinstallation, use plenty of plumbers putty, use the big rubber gasket on the bottom side, and tighten the big nut tight enough!

Thanks.