I will, too... do not forget to check back tomorrow.. some of the others may have more ideas. Good night!

At this point, I would soak everything in WD40. Stuff a soaked small rag in there and let it do some of it's majik.

An extractor was suggested by MASS but I don't believe it has been tried. That is one of the tools a regular home owner might not have as I mentioned early on. I have had drains disintegrate before but this is a first for me for a shower pipe.

My only guess is that it was chrome plated steel rather than chrome plated copper.

With the right water conditions they can both turn into something as strong as a kids construction paper project.

If Marjorie decides to try to pick out the remenants of the coroded pipe, I woudd suggest that she start with a scratch awl. Its sharp point and tapered round shank would probably do less damage to the threads of the ell and be easier than a screwdriver. Never tried this though. What do you think?

HK.. I think it is a Great idea. Hope she sees suggestion.

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If Marjorie decides to try to pick out the remenants of the coroded pipe, I woudd suggest that she start with a scratch awl. Its sharp point and tapered round shank would probably do less damage to the threads of the ell and be easier than a screwdriver. Never tried this though. What do you think?.

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I use a small sharp chisel. But the tool mentioned by Mass and Bal is called a "Easy-Out" (see image), Before you tear into the tile and replace the drop eared ell rent a 1/2" Easy-Out and give it a try. Good luck, Tom

Speedball:

That's an inside pipe wrench not an easy out or am I seeing things.

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Speedball:

That's an inside pipe wrench not an easy out or am I seeing things.

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Same difference! Sold as a Easy-Out but can be used as a inside wrench. Perhaps you're more used to seeing this one, or perhaps these.(see image) Regards, Tom

Redanmer.. there you go... Some more pics... try the awl if you have one (or go to tool store and pick up an easy out/inside pipe wrench, awl... etc. As we have discussed... there are a few tools to try before opening that wall. Let us know what you decide.

Yep, thought it might confuse the guy at Lowe's that sells "Internal pipe wrenches".

1/2" Internal Pipe Wrench

Looks like we both got it slightly wrong.