radar46
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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Never had a problem removing the Anode Rod before, but this time the head snapped off and all that is showing is a silver coloured, threaded rod that is still firmly stuck and Vice Grips can't budge it. Any things to try before I take it to my RV shop and have it removed?
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Radar.
2002 Silverado 2500HD 2WD
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Intheloonybin
Twin Cities, Minnesota
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You could go buy a easy out/screw extractor kit at a hardware store.
You drill a hole in the middle of the offending piece, then use the extractor to back it out. Buy the biggest one that will fit.
Or take it in if you are not comfortable with this.
Good luck!!
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WpgTech
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Tack weld a 3/8" deep socket (1/2" drive) right onto the portion that is left (with a hobby MIG welder) and turn out the remaining portion of the anode, using an extension and 1/2" breaker bar. Maybe hit it with some WD40 first and leave it for a few hours before the attempt, after you are welded up. Chances are if you broke the head, an easy out won't work, you are going to need some good force. Next time you put an anode use "gimme the white stuff" instead of teflon tape, and leave the anode "IN" for the winter, not "out" - less corrosion
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BFL13
Victoria, BC
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The operation manual for ours doesn't say, but ISTR you don't use tape on the anode threads or it won't make contact. Is this true or false?
Thanks.
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midnightsadie
ohio
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is it possible to put some heat from a torch on it?
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wa8yxm
Wherever I happen to park
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Possible to heat it, yes, Possible to damage the fitting or the tank doing so.. I'm not an expert on Suburan heaters so I won't say.. Other than that would be my concern.
I like the easy out suggestion.. Or seek professional assistance
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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mainetom
Maine, near Augusta
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Intheloonybin wrote:You could go buy a easy out/screw extractor kit at a hardware store.
You drill a hole in the middle of the offending piece, then use the extractor to back it out. Buy the biggest one that will fit.
Or take it in if you are not comfortable with this.
Good luck!!
That's what I'd do. Either that, or drill a few good-sized holes in it then take a cold chisel and hammer to it and collapse it in on itself.
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ScottG
Bothell Wa.
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BFL13 wrote:The operation manual for ours doesn't say, but ISTR you don't use tape on the anode threads or it won't make contact. Is this true or false?
Thanks.
It's false. I use teflon tape and measured zero ohms resistance from the plug to the heaters chassis (no water in tank). It was the same with the pipe dope I used on my brothers trailer.
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wolfe10
Texas
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ScottG wrote:BFL13 wrote:The operation manual for ours doesn't say, but ISTR you don't use tape on the anode threads or it won't make contact. Is this true or false?
Thanks.
It's false. I use Teflon tape and measured zero ohms resistance from the plug to the heaters chassis (no water in tank). It was the same with the pipe dope I used on my brothers trailer.
CORRECT ANSWER. Teflon tape (certainly 2-2.5 wraps) does NOT electrically isolate pipe threads and IS a good idea.
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nbounder
Arizona mountains
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For thread loosening, I have found nothing superior to Kroil. ACE Lubee is durn good too. WD is useless, in my expeience.
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