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    mrwanttobeplumb Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 17, 2008, 07:32 PM
    Leaking bathroom sink drain
    How can I stop a new drain leak, appears to be leaking threw threads, maybe overflow slots.
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    Jun 17, 2008, 07:37 PM
    Probably need to reset the tail piece. My guess is that it has a rubber gasket instead of plumber's putty. Might need to set it with putty.

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