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JRJR's avatar
JRJR
Explorer
May 30, 2014

Black water valve leaking.

My black water valve must leak a small amount. Every time I remove the cap on the end of the drain pipe there is liquid from the tank between the valve and the end cap, maybe a quart or two.
What do I need to do about this, change the valve? If so does anyone have any tips on this project?

Thanks
John
Truck Campers
  • stein4's avatar
    stein4
    Explorer
    May 30, 2014
    pretty easy quick job

    The valve on the black tank was leaking but since the black and gray tank share the same discharge I went ahead and changed the gray valve too.
  • sleepy's avatar
    sleepy
    Explorer
    May 30, 2014
    Wash out the tank before you dissasemble... and let it drain well

    Don't chew your fingernails!
  • travisej's avatar
    travisej
    Explorer
    May 30, 2014
    Easy to replace. Just remember to wear gloves and wash and sanitize tools after. I did both black and grey water valves. The hardest part was that some if the hardware on the old valves were rusted and not easy to break loose. Good luck.
  • Tiger4x4RV's avatar
    Tiger4x4RV
    Nomad
    May 30, 2014
    Does the leak decrease or stop if you slide the valve open and closed a few times? Sometimes there is something caught in the valve opening.

    If that doesn't work, then replace the valve.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    May 30, 2014
    If you can readily see the valve, it's pretty easy. Disgusting but easy.
    Just remove the four screws and slide the old valve out - reverse to install the new one.

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