Shower drain leak

[Michael Twerdak]

Hey everyone. New homeowner and discovered a small leak when running the master bedroom shower (didn’t use this shower since moving in until recently). The shower drain gasket (or what I believe is a gasket) appeared to be disgusting and old. It looks like the gasket is the issue causing the leak (when I run water directly into the pipe the leak ceases, the leak only exists when water hits the outside of the line where the gasket is).

Before I end up hiring a plumber, would this be a fix I could do myself. I pulled up the old rubber gasket/sleeve, which appeared to come out in two pieces. Having trouble finding the right parts online for replacement.

Please excuse the absolutely disgusting pictures lol.

 

[Jadnashua]

Some of them require access from beneath the tray to tighten a compression fitting so the thing will seal.

 

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[Dj2]

You need a new 2" shower drain gasket. I think HD still carries Oatey gasket. Or you can find one at rjsupplyhouse.com.

 

[Dj2]

You install it from the top by forcing it in. No caulk needed.