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    Sep 5, 2015, 04:01 PM
    Wanted to replace tub drain but the pipe broke from being so old
    Removed a really old tub drain, but in the process the pipe broke.
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    Sep 5, 2015, 04:13 PM
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    Sep 5, 2015, 06:08 PM
    It happens all the time. Most likely, you have to replace entire overflow assembly. Photo would help.

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