Toilet Repair Instructions for the Do-it-Yourselfers

Water leaking out of the tank into the bowl is either leaking

through the flapper or tank ball assembly, or the bowl

is leaking through the tank to bowl washers or bolts.

Replacement of the flapper or the tank ball is recommended.

Water leaking from the Flush Valve

BASIC FLUSH VALVE REPAIR
1. Turn off the water at the supply valve below the toilet tank.

2. Flush toilet to remove water from toilet tank. Sponge

    out remaining water.   

3. Check that the lift wire is screwed tightly onto tank ball. If it will not stay tight lift wire or tank ball has

    stripped threads. Replace if needed.
4. Check that the bottom of tank ball is not worn or

    damaged. Replace if needed.
5. If replacement of tank ball is needed, take your old
tank ball to a plumbing hardware dealer to insure a
proper match. You may wish to replace your tank ball
with a tank flapper, as a dapper needs fewer repairs
than a conventional tank ball.
6. When replacing the tank ball you must realign the
lift wire and the tank ball for proper seating. To
realign, loosen screw on guide and move the
guide right to left and up and down until tank ball
seats evenly on the flush valve seat.
7. If your flush valve is a flapper type , inspect the

    flapper in the same manner as tank ball.
8. Check that the flush valve seat is smooth and free of

    (debris. If flush valve seat has a build-up of alkaloid

    or is rough, use emery cloth to smooth seat for proper

    seal.  

9. If the flush valve seat is badly worn, then the flush valve

   must be replaced or reseated with a reseating Tool.
10. Check overflow tube for wear or damage. Replace

      if needed by removing the guide , the lift rod and the

      tank ball. To remove, turn the overflow tube in a counter-

      clockwise direction.
11. Turn on the water at the water supply valve.
12. After the toilet tank fills, check that the toilet is not running.

      If the toilet is running, re-check the alignment of the tank ball.

American Standard Flush Valve Repair

TO REPLACE SEAL
1. Turn off water.
2. Remove old seal #3.
3. Replace new seal.
TO REPLACE FLUSH VALVE
1. Turn off water.
2. Remove old valve #2.
3. Replace new valve.
4. Turn on water.
5. Test for leaks.

Water Flowing into The Toilet Overflow

Water running into the overflow tube is in most cases caused by the ballcock toilet valve assembly. Another cause may be the float is broken or leaking Replacing or repairing your ballcock are the best options for your project.

Fluidmaster Ballcock Repair

1. Turn off water supply.
2. Twist to Snap off top cap assembly.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the old rubber seat.
4. Insert new rubber seat.
5. Replace top assembly and twist into place.
6. Turn water on Check for leaks.

Toilet Installation

Water Leaking out around the toilet is caused by either a
leaking wax ring gasket under the toilet or could be caused
by a leaking valve assembly coming from the wall or from
the supply line that makes the connection from the wall
to the toilet. If you can not determine where the leak is
coming from try to dry the entire area and place news
paper around the entire area and watch the area while
repeatedly flushing the toilet.

Toilet installation Kits

Step 1 Install new bolts using the tinnermans nuts or plastic washers and secure in place

Step 2 With the toilet on it's side place the new wax gasket centered on the flanged opening on the bottom.

Step 3 Lift the toilet into place and set toilet over bolts.

Step 4 Set washers or bolt cap washers over the bolts and secure in place with adjustable wrench alternating from side to side to assure that the toilet seats to the flange level.

Step 5 Place bolt caps over bolts.