How To Repair A Leaky Jet In A Garden Tub

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Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak
Author: flatline403 (WA) This old Jacuzzi jet tub is installed in the bathroom of the house I recently bought. At least one of the jets leaks, you can see the pink line where the water dripped down in the image below. I'm guessing the leak is at a rubber seal against the tub. Suggestions for how to fix this? Where can I get a wrench that will fit that massive nut? 2nd question: The side of the tub was all boarded up. I had to pull out a bunch of nails to get access to find this leak. What is the proper way to close this up, but provide access for servicing? Very much appreciate any help. Edited 1 times.
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Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak

Author: flatline403 (WA)

This old Jacuzzi jet tub is installed in the bathroom of the house I recently bought.

At least one of the jets leaks, you can see the pink line where the water dripped down in the image below. I'm guessing the leak is at a rubber seal against the tub.

Suggestions for how to fix this? Where can I get a wrench that will fit that massive nut?

2nd question:
The side of the tub was all boarded up. I had to pull out a bunch of nails to get access to find this leak. What is the proper way to close this up, but provide access for servicing?

Very much appreciate any help.

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Re: Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak
Author: packy (MA) that 'massive' nut can be loosened with a big channel lock pliers. you must loosen it, clean up any old sealant that the factory used, reseal with 100% silicone, clean it up and let it set for a day before testing.
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Re: Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak
Author: mr leak (CA) The manufacturer and code state that the motor pump have access for many reasons among which are inspection replacement and maintenance AND the access has to be a certain seize to comfortably allow replacement of the pump motor
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Re: Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak
Author: KCRoto (MO) I used a piece of 1/4" stained oak plywood to cover mine. It had brads fired into the 2x4 framing underneath to hold it. If it needs pulled, the brads will pull through the plywood and the panel removed.
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Thank you all very much for the help.
Author: flatline403 (WA) Thank you all very much for the help. I undid the nut. That nut was threaded onto a piece which portrudes through the body of the tub, and houses the jet nozzel as seen inside the tub. The threaded part is cracked almost all the way through, which accounts for the leak (the nut itself is cracked too). See photos. This is one of the equivalent jet housings, as seen from the inside of the tub. So the jet nozzel you see here is mounted to the broken threaded piece in the photos above. So I imagine that piece which houses the jet needs to be replaced, and several of the pipes leading to the piece will need to be cut, and then extensions glued on so that they can reach the new piece. I'd really appreciate any help regarding what parts I need to buy, and where I can get them. How can I identify the cracked part? Also: what type of pipes lead into these fixtures? They are flexible and have rings around them... Doesn't look like Pex. Edited 1 times.
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Thank you all very much for the help. clap

Author: flatline403 (WA)

Thank you all very much for the help.

I undid the nut. That nut was threaded onto a piece which portrudes through the body of the tub, and houses the jet nozzel as seen inside the tub. The threaded part is cracked almost all the way through, which accounts for the leak (the nut itself is cracked too). See photos.

This is one of the equivalent jet housings, as seen from the inside of the tub. So the jet nozzel you see here is mounted to the broken threaded piece in the photos above.

So I imagine that piece which houses the jet needs to be replaced, and several of the pipes leading to the piece will need to be cut, and then extensions glued on so that they can reach the new piece.

I'd really appreciate any help regarding what parts I need to buy, and where I can get them. How can I identify the cracked part?

Also: what type of pipes lead into these fixtures? They are flexible and have rings around them... Doesn't look like Pex.

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Re: Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak
Author: flatline403 (WA) It seems like this part is likely what I need: [www.spaandpoolstore.com] Would also still very much appreciate advice on how to handle getting the replacement hooked up to the existing pipes. What type of pipe is that? Edited 1 times.
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Re: Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak
Author: flatline403 (WA) I am going to attempt to use this insert kit to fix the crack: [#$%&] Edit: linking seems to have some issue? Search for part GW44940 on google to see what I'm talking about. Appreciate any thoughts. Edited 1 times.
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Re: Jacuzzi Tub - Jets Leak
Author: packy (MA) i can't really tell what the replacement part does ??? the piping you will be working with is plain old flexible PVC. it simply glues together. i believe the big orange store carries it. as for the parts, you are looking at something like this.. just search google for whirlpool replacement parts.. lots of hits
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