We had a leak in the bathroom and discovered it is the shower drain. I went to replace it and have discovered it is an old drain that doesn't look like it will be fixed with a normal fix. On top of the fact that I don't have access underneath and want to avoid pulling up the pan. I know I need to remove the lead & oakum but after that what do? Do I try to remove the copper ring around the outside on the shower pan and install a new one?

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Thank you for any advice!
Katie
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Shower drain repair help | Terry Love Plumbing & Remodel DIY & Professional Forum

I think I agree with the recommendation you received at Terry Love plumbing. This is probably beyond the capabilities of the DIY.

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We had a leak in the bathroom and discovered it is the shower drain.

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How do you know that? It is not enough to know that the drain is leaking, you must know where and why before you can fix it.

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old drain that doesn't look like it will be fixed with a normal fix.

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That much I will agree with.

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I don't have access underneath and want to avoid pulling up the pan.

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Unless the leak is occurring around the drain flange, that is not possible.

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Do I try to remove the copper ring around the outside on the shower pan and install a new one?

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Only if that is where the leak is occurring.