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    jamieo Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 28, 2010, 01:17 PM
    Can I drill and tap a cast iron tub
    I just installed a shower door kit in my bathroom.The bottom track moves a little in the center and keeps letting water seep through.Is it possible to drill a small hole ond install a screw in the center to keep the track from moving?It`s an older tub,I think it`s cast iron.
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    Jul 29, 2010, 06:04 AM

    Hi Jamieo...

    You are better off levering the track up a bit and installing an ADHESIVE CAULKING under the track. Use a 2"x4" stud or something similar to wedge the track down for a 24 hour period... that should keep the track from bulging back upward.

    If that fails to work I'd recommend removing the bottom track and cutting an 1/8" off... then reinstall.

    I would not drill the track just in case you or someone else decides to remove that shower door down the road!

    Mark
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