I followed the steps in this fabulous video to prevent leaks, including putty plumbers putty around/on top of the rubber gasket of the drain assembly that butts up against the sink (as shown in photo) A lot of clogging or debris in the sink area can also cause the gasket to be faulty. Now, it's leaking at that connection.
How To Fix Bathroom Sink Drain Leaks Underneath Gasket, Threads [SOLVED
Wrap tape on pipe threads where the rubber drain gasket will screw on to mate up to the bottom of the basin underneath inside the vanity
We are done with our bathroom sink repair.
Bathroom sink leaking underneath at the drain body if water is leaking from the point where the pivot rod enters the drain body, here’s what to do If it still leaks, unscrew the retaining nut, slide the pivot rod out of the drain body, and replace the washer or gasket under the retaining nut Causes of kitchen sink gasket leaking it is important to know the causes of the leaks before you begin to fix