I cant remove the toilet nut bolt that holds the toilet to the floor. I used my wrench and instead it loosen the hold down bolt, or closet bolts whatever they are called, so what do I do?
PS. Iam changing my toilet b/c is not working right. I just brought a condo. It was normal, until I noised this humming noise comming down from the bathroom, to the kitchen, and weird noises like vibration, humming etc. So I held down the toilet with my hands, and flushed it, and the vitraing noise, humming went away, but when I let go it started again. Weird? I dont see how that happens, if at the beginning I never had that problem. HELP
2007-03-15 14:40:26 · 13 answers · asked by albert19lp 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use a reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade. Wear safety glasses.
2007-03-15 14:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by demandfreespeech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you do have one chance. Take out the bolts if you can. Generally there is a nut which screws down on a stud which goes into the floor. Get some vicegrips and see if you can work those out. Then whittle down a piece of pine to about the size of the stud and pound it gently down into the hole in the floor - probably coat it with glue before hand. Then get new studs and bolts and screw those down and tighten the toilet. If that doesn't work - then you are going to have to pull the toilet. It isn't bad - just drain it entirely and lift it off. Then fix the floor - fix the holes the studs go into - get one of those new urethane wax rings and carefully set it back down - and flush it a bunch to see if you got it sealed. You will experience the satisfaction of a job well done - or you'll screw it up and have to redo it several times. Do it right the first time!
2016-03-29 00:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think its the toilet bowl itself that is the main cause for the noise of the vibration. Sometimes, the pipe that transfers the water into the 'water holding tank' is not screwed in properly or if its is too tight, it creates a loud viabrating noise which can be heard all over the house. Btw, that pipe is usually connected to a plastic ball that elevates depending on the amount of water there is in the 'tank' Try checking on that first before removing the whole toilet bowl. Cheers!
2007-03-15 14:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Sean Lawlor 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heat works like a charm to loosen rusty bolts. Use a long lighter or a cheap pencil torch. It might take a couple tries to loosen it with a wrench. Don't burn your condo down. Bad way to meet the neighbors. If there is structural damage (dry rot or mold) causing the vibration, GET A PROFESSIONAL. You don't want a wobbly leaky toilet. Older plumbing that knocks or rattles may need a valve that bleeds off trapped air.
2007-03-15 14:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by lifeofreilly64 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a hammer and smash the toilet base to free the toilet, first putting an old towel over the area you are breaking, this will prevent flying porcelain. To replace the bolt you will find that it is simply slid into a slot in the flange that holds the toilet.
So, don't worry just swing that hammer.
2007-03-15 15:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by Eamonn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it is the toilet. it sounds like you need to replace the ballcock/fluid master. i think that will take care of the noise. as far as the bolt, if your replacing the toilet anyway, grab a hammer. the toilet is only porcelain. if you dont want to do that, get some pliers of something and bend the washers that are under the bolts. then the toilet will lift right up over them.
2007-03-15 17:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by jimboponder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you are changing the toilet, Is all the water out of it ? Get a pair of safety goggles and a pair of gloves, a cold chisel and a mallot. Where the bolt comes through the toilet, set the cold chisel on the edge of that hole and hold firmly. With a fluid motion, strike the chisel with the mallot. The toilet is only ceramic and it will break under pressure. This should cure your problem.
2007-03-15 14:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to Lowe's and buy an aerosol can of "blaster". It is a lubricant that has acid in in. Spray this on and let it sit over night or several hours. Then use a pair of vise grips on the top, and an open end to twist it off. When installing the new toilet, be careful not to tighten too tight. They sell a nut-cracking tool, just for this kind of job.
2007-03-15 14:49:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you go to an AUTOMOTIVE store you will find spray oils that will loosen engine mounts.
Get a can spray it on the nut. Wait 8 hours and go back with two of the smallest pliers or adjustable wrenches you have.
Try to catch the bolt with one and hold it steady, while turning the nut with the other.
That engine bolt stuff works wonders if you will be patient and let it do its job.
2007-03-15 14:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put the hack saw under the nut and cut it, Remove the toilet and put a new wax gasket and bolt, reinstall the toilet and tighten it good but not to where you crack the toilet and that should solve the problem. (I hope).
2007-03-15 14:46:33 · answer #10 · answered by ewf20612 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest way I have found so far is a nut splitter.
Got it at an auto supply store.
Took less than a minute.
No cutting,swearing,back ache.
If you like pain, Get a grip on the nut & try cutting between the nut & washer that should be under it.
Good luck
2007-03-15 15:31:26 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋