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If your toilet is leaking it is
either related to a failed toilet flapper, sticking float assembly, or a
failed toilet tank fill valve or toilet tank flush valve, depending upon you
particular toilet model. Installing a toilet tank flush valve is a little
bit involved, as you need to separate the toilet tank from the bowl, however
it is something most handy Do-it-Yourselfers can do. Note that unlike a
toilet tank fill valve, a toilet tank flush valve includes the overflow tube
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To install a new toilet tank
flush valve first turn the water supply line valve off. You can find the
supply line valve underneath the toilet tank, on either the floor or
wall.
Then remove the toilet tank
lid and store it in a safe location where it cannot be damaged.
Next use a bucket and either
a sponge or large rag to sop up any residual water in the base of the
toilet tank.
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After sopping up the residual
water in the toilet tank disconnect the end of the water supply line tube
that connects to the toilet tank base. You should be able to disconnect it
with your fingers, however you may need an adjustable pair of pliers to
initially loosen it. Note, keep you bucket or rag handy to catch any
residual water in the toilet tank.
Once you have emptied the tank
use a large common screw driver and an adjustable wrench to loosen and
remove the toilet tank bolts that hold the tank to the toilet bowl.
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It is important to exercise
caution while doing this, because if you are not careful you could crack the
tank or bowl.
After removing the toilet tank
bolts, lift the toilet tank up off of the bowl and set it on a large old
towel.
Next, at the base of the toilet
tank you will find a large nut that secures the toilet flush valve to the
tank. Remove this nut and the old toilet flush valve.
After removing the old toilet
tank flush valve examine the large toilet tank/bowl gasket to determine if
it is worn and needs replacing. If it looks okay, then you can move forward
with the toilet tank flush valve installation.
To install the toilet tank flush
valve, place the unit inside the toilet tank and secure it to the base of
the tank with the large plastic nut. Initially use your fingers to tighten
the plastic nut and then snug it down with the adjustable wrench or pliers.
Next place the toilet tank onto
the toilet bowl making sure to position it carefully over the large toilet
tank/bowl gasket.
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Then insert the two large tank
bolts and associated rubber gaskets into the base of the tank. Attach the
nuts and associated washers and rubber gaskets to the back of the bolts,
underneath the back rim of the toilet bowl. Snug them down finger tight
initially and then with an adjustable wrench. Make sure you do not
over-tighten them to avoid cracking the toilet tank or bowl.
Once the toilet tank has been
mounted, fasten the flapper chain to the flush rod.
Next, connect the supply line
back up to the base of the toilet tank.
Finally, turn the supply line
valve back on and let the toilet fill. If all was done properly your toilet
should work properly and be leak free again.
Additional Home Plumbing Resources
Replacement Toilet Parts from Amazon.com
