Cracks, holes shower in tub spout

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Joe Thomas

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I have an old 1980s shower, it has a flexible shower wall.

Recently when I pull the tub spout shower diverter up or push against the wall, I see cracks and holes appear. I tried replacing the bathtub spout multiple times, and retried Caulking Numerous occasions. It keeps showing holes/cracks again. Whats the best solution to this problem? This seems more of a structural/flimsy issue, that caulking may not resolve.

I've had the tub for many years, never seen this problem occur till recently.

Other notes, There is a brick wall behind my shower (in a condo complex). Its an all Metal Spout, and Copper Pipe, I Rotate it to pull the Spout out

** My real concern is regarding mildew/mold which can form later from leaks, causing larger problems.

** See Pictures here, for some reason cannot post pictures,

https://ibb.co/nbcNK43

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Looks like you can use chalking to seal that up??? Am I looking at the small hole by the base of the tub spout?
 
Let your caulking dry all the way and then fill it in. Are you using silicone or tub and tile caulk????
 

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