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Member Forums => Bavaria Yacht Help! => Topic started by: Krumelur on October 03 2023, 10:22

Title: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
Post by: Krumelur on October 03 2023, 10:22
I would like to clean (flush) my holding tanks but I cannot get the lids to turn. I don't think anyone has ever used them to pump stuff out.
The tool to open them just bends. What would you suggest? Heat?
Title: Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
Post by: Odysseus on October 03 2023, 12:55
Short length of wood with 2 screws strategical placed to fit, then lever it open.
Title: Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
Post by: tiger79 on October 03 2023, 13:02
I had to destroy my tank access port to remove it.  SVB sell replacements.  I fitted the new one with lots of silicone grease so hopefully it'll unscrew next time.
Title: Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
Post by: sunshine on October 19 2023, 08:54
Pair of pliers in the fully open position. Insert the handles into the two slots on the tank cover. Use a spanner (I used a shifter) on the pivot point of the pliers and turn. If your pliers have plastic handles, so much the better.
Title: Re: Holding tank lids stuck: how to open?
Post by: Ailatan on October 19 2023, 21:33
I used this tool