Hi, I am SIMPLY trying to replace the Fill Vulve for my toilet bowl. The instruction told me to lock nut hand tighten only. So, I did.....now I did not realize there was a washer must be installed. Well, the lock nut that was so loose now is stuck and can not unscrew it. All it is is the plastic nut. I have been fighting it for 2 and half hrs trying to unscrew it, even using a tool, the nut is all scraped off, which is OK, since I have an older still like new one I can replace once the nut is removed. I just can not freakin unscrew it (the nut) that was simply hand tightned it. It got wet, does it has anything to do with it? I used W40, every thing I can think of...............
2007-03-20 19:40:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Under tank have you loosen that nut? Where supply line comes in. If it's the supply line nut, do the reverse. Other wise take a good sharp chisel and cut it.
2007-03-20 19:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are speaking of the bolts that fasten the bowl to the floor then here is one solution. Take a hacksaw blade and slide it under the edge of the bowl. The just cut the bolt off. You will need new bolts but the old ones are probably ruined anyway. Good Luck I have been on this one and sympathize.
2007-03-20 19:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting some vinegar or cCLR on the threads above the nut and letting it soak into the join, Itsounds like you have a calcium build up.
2007-03-20 20:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use slip joint pliers (water pump pliers, channel locks) for this. The jaws open wide enough to get a grip.
2007-03-20 19:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋