We are trying to replace the toilet seat cover. The bolts have rusted over, and it just won't budge. Any tips on how to remove the bolt, nut, and washer without breaking the bolt? Any tips are great. Thanks.
2007-11-19 08:58:49 · 8 answers · asked by yep8778 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Seat cover or seat?
Cut the bolts; replace the seat
2007-11-19 09:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
PB Blaster is MUCH better than WD for stubborn, rusty nuts and bolts. It's a penetrant oil, not just a lubricant like WD. You'll find it pretty much whever they sell WD40, and it comes in a simlar spray can. If soaking it with PB a few times doesn't work, you can usually drill the head of the bolt slowly, until the head breaks right off.
2007-11-19 12:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by 80's kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tool out there called a nut cracker. It splits the nut off without hurting the bolt. But, knowing toilet seats you probably won't have enough for it to fit. If WD-40 doesn't work, you're better off getting a whole new unit.
Good Luck ! ! !
2007-11-19 09:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by norman8012003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a plumber but for stubborn bolts try to drill right through the bolt. The bolt will come right out. Or use wd40 as has been said and let it set then try to remove the bolts.
2007-11-19 11:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by ab2623 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40 - spray some on and let it soak a minute then try again. Typically the WD-40 oil will loosen the rust and let the bolt move again.
Good luck!
2007-11-19 09:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by rose1077 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your new seat comes with new bolts. break the old ones, you dont need them
2007-11-19 10:27:05 · answer #6 · answered by cape cod dan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a dremmel - cheap but effective tool
2007-11-19 21:56:36 · answer #7 · answered by ktbug3335 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask this old house would know
2007-11-20 11:16:25 · answer #8 · answered by sccott m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋