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Finally got around to tackling the job. Ran a new 1 1/2" vent off the shower drain, up through the wall to the attic and tied it into the 3" vent. Bear of a job with the drilling, limited height of my crawlspace, etc. Anyway, - works like a charm. No more gurgling from the shower drain and...

Thanks again for taking the time to add comments. I'll certainly post a follow-up when all is said and done. It'll be a few weeks (vacations, etc) until I get to the project. It's more of an inconvenience vs emergency at this point so it's not a big rush. Just have to fill the trap once in...

I appreciate your info. I'll look into your suggestion. If I do decide to run the vent I'll go through the middle of a joist and support it top and bottom of hole. I believe I'll be able to run the piping uphill an inch or two in a 3 or 4ft span. Thanks again.

The distance is approximately 8 feet. Also very little room to add additional fittings in that area. I'd like to ask again. If I add a vent to the shower drain - wouldn't that correct the syphoning action on the shower trap? Thanks for the suggestions.

Got a couple of people to stand by sinks & drains and even had them flush the other toilet on the other end of the house a few times during the process. Did the toilet (in question) flush 8 times (added two just for laughs and giggles. I'd like to add this is a one story home. No problem...

Thanks for your input. The old toilet was the old 3+ gallon style. New one is an American Standard Cadet 3. Stack drain is 3" all the way up and clean as a whistle. A little puzzled that you mentioned "I wouldn't bother with the venting of the shower as you described, as the problem is...

Looking for advice for venting problem. Since this is my 1st post I'm not sure if I can attach a picture for viewing. Hopefully my description will suffice if I can't. Everything down there is PVC. Vent through roof and toilet drain is clear. No flushing or draining problems with toilet or...