I replaced the two tank bolts and the gasket and now the toilet leaks worse than before i started but only when i flush. There does not appear to be any problem with the flush valve. I just don't know why I'm not making a good seal between the gasket and the bowl.
2006-12-17 12:30:20 · 8 answers · asked by WildPointer 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
some times the tank is not lined up just right.Drain water loosen bolts and wiggle and turn tank a bit you might feel it get a better set it will clink in to place.don't have better word for clink.
2006-12-17 16:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by World Cup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flapper sits on a one-piece assembly that also contains the refill tube. This could be leaking. It's the only thing you haven't replaced... You'll have to disconnect the water supply, and undo the nuts holding the tank to the bowl. Use new hardware when re-attaching the tank to the bowl. You'll need a special "spud wrench" to manipulate the large nut holding the valve seat / refill tube to the tank. This is easier than it sounds. You can buy all the parts in a packaged kit.
2016-05-23 03:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a plumbing supply house with the make and model of toilet if you know it. they will get you the correct gasket for your toilet. from past experience i know that different brands have different gaskets. home improvement stores don't carry all of them, or have fitz-all gaskets. someone put the wrong gasket on one in our beach house and it leaked out the back and no one knew all winter. it ruined the floor. good luck, happy holidays.
2006-12-17 15:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would try romoving it and cleaning to gasket. when i install new toilets or change gasket i put a thin film of cooking oil around the gasket. and make sure the bolt are 1 turn past hand tight.
2006-12-17 12:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by jet_cutter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i still think its always best to replace the guts at the same time.. they dont cost much and you shouldnt have any problems for a long time. some tank to bowl gaskets are made for certain guts. when you buy new guts the gasket will match
2006-12-17 16:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purchas another gasket, and try again, Sounds like yours is ****** or something, Good gasket and snug fit should do trick
2006-12-17 12:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you used a wax ring gasket, you only get one chance to set that toilet properly. If you damage it or somehow knock it out of line, you'll need to replace it again.
Check out the link below for directions and pretty cool tips on how to change this. There is also a waxless wax ring made by Fluidmaster that is a lot more forgiving.
2006-12-17 13:06:28 · answer #7 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
First tip - REMOVE THE WATER FIRST!
2006-12-17 12:38:37 · answer #8 · answered by Say What? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋