I fixed my toilet

[SixFive]

I am not handy. This can be compared to a monkey driving a car. Extraordinary accomplishment. :0008 To myself. :toast:

 

[SixFive]

I used a $1.89 part and a hammer. :0074

 

[greggraffin]

:toast:

 

[MadJack]

I used a $1.89 part and a hammer. :0074

What was wrong with it?

 

[yyz]

What was wrong with it?

I can only imagine, if he used a hammer to fix it.

:facepalm:

 

[The Mover]

I can only imagine, if he used a hammer to fix it.

:facepalm:

:lol: :lol:

 

[The Joker]

I used a $1.89 part and a hammer. :0074

 

[Morris]

A hammer? :shrug:

 

[SixFive]

The tank was leaking out the water, so it would run every 5 minutes or so to refill the tank. I figured out the problem was the rubber gasket/seal. It was worn out and folded up a little, so the cylindrical piece that lifts up to let the water flow out was not reseating properly on it to be watertight.

After spending almost 30 minutes at Home Depot, I found what I thought was the correct rubber gasket. The next problem was to remove the old part and replace with the new without dismantling the whole assembly.

The handle that flushes the toilet is connected to a long metal rod that hooks into the cylindrical piece. When you push down on the handle, the rod raises up the cylindrical piece to empty the tank and flush. It was all connected, so there was no way to remove and replace the piece I needed.

I took the claw of the hammer and bent the end of the metal rod back towards itself. That allowed me to slip it out of the cylindrical piece. After I tediously stretched the gasket over the cylinder and seated it into the correct position, I put the rod back through and then used the claw to bend it back out straight.

Perfect!! Somebody a lot smarter and handier would have probably just changed out the whole system. My ignorance and stupidity most likely saved me $30.

I did it this way because the instructions were faulty and I couldn't follow them. It's a Mansfield toilet.

My repair is still working perfectly! :0074

 

[yyz]

You are talking about the "flapper"?

That thing just snaps off, and a new one snaps on.

 

[THE KOD]

The tank was leaking out the water, so it would run every 5 minutes or so to refill the tank. I figured out the problem was the rubber gasket/seal. It was worn out and folded up a little, so the cylindrical piece that lifts up to let the water flow out was not reseating properly on it to be watertight.

After spending almost 30 minutes at Home Depot, I found what I thought was the correct rubber gasket. The next problem was to remove the old part and replace with the new without dismantling the whole assembly.

The handle that flushes the toilet is connected to a long metal rod that hooks into the cylindrical piece. When you push down on the handle, the rod raises up the cylindrical piece to empty the tank and flush. It was all connected, so there was no way to remove and replace the piece I needed.

I took the claw of the hammer and bent the end of the metal rod back towards itself. That allowed me to slip it out of the cylindrical piece. After I tediously stretched the gasket over the cylinder and seated it into the correct position, I put the rod back through and then used the claw to bend it back out straight.

Perfect!! Somebody a lot smarter and handier would have probably just changed out the whole system. My ignorance and stupidity most likely saved me $30.

I did it this way because the instructions were faulty and I couldn't follow them. It's a Mansfield toilet.

My repair is still working perfectly! :0074

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now that you mastered that the next step
could be a rocket scientist:0074

 

[SixFive]

You are talking about the "flapper"?

That thing just snaps off, and a new one snaps on.

Not on this type of toilet. It's a rubber gasket that either had to fit over the entire mecahnism like I did it or be put in first which would require complete dissasembly.

 

[PocketAces]

Listen to all of these "experts".

Cant wait to hear all of the smart ass comments over the next 18 pages...

 

[PocketAces]

Keep them coming...

 

[fatdaddycool]

On a Mansfield shitter you simply turn off the water and flush till empty, Then you just lift the hoding tank straight up the gasket will almost fall out. Put the new one in with a little bit of petroleum jelly and set back on shitter. Fill with water. :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

 

[THE KOD]

On a Mansfield shitter you simply turn off the water and flush till empty, Then you just lift the hoding tank straight up the gasket will almost fall out. Put the new one in with a little bit of petroleum jelly and set back on shitter. Fill with water. :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

fats

dont try to complicate things :facepalm:

 

[Sportsaholic]

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[WhatsHisNuts]

The tank was leaking out the water, so it would run every 5 minutes or so to refill the tank. I figured out the problem was the rubber gasket/seal. It was worn out and folded up a little, so the cylindrical piece that lifts up to let the water flow out was not reseating properly on it to be watertight.

After spending almost 30 minutes at Home Depot, I found what I thought was the correct rubber gasket. The next problem was to remove the old part and replace with the new without dismantling the whole assembly.

The handle that flushes the toilet is connected to a long metal rod that hooks into the cylindrical piece. When you push down on the handle, the rod raises up the cylindrical piece to empty the tank and flush. It was all connected, so there was no way to remove and replace the piece I needed.

I took the claw of the hammer and bent the end of the metal rod back towards itself. That allowed me to slip it out of the cylindrical piece. After I tediously stretched the gasket over the cylinder and seated it into the correct position, I put the rod back through and then used the claw to bend it back out straight.

Perfect!! Somebody a lot smarter and handier would have probably just changed out the whole system. My ignorance and stupidity most likely saved me $30.

I did it this way because the instructions were faulty and I couldn't follow them. It's a Mansfield toilet.

My repair is still working perfectly! :0074

Good job, Clint. You are wrong about changing the whole system. That's the dumbass fix, especially in this instance.

I have the Mansfield style in all three of mine and have had to replace the gasket in all three. You will have to replace it when the handle sticks as the plunger starts to mold itself to the gasket. Even though I have had to do all three toilets, I've only done each once in 5 years.

I still don't understand how you needed a hammer. The handle rod separates from the plunger assembly much easier if u raise the rod a bit and then start to turn the plunger ring away from you (to the right). It's not exactly smooth, but it doesn't need force either.

Did you enjoy getting that black shit all over your hands?

 

[fatdaddycool]

Good job, Clint. You are wrong about changing the whole system. That's the dumbass fix, especially in this instance.

I have the Mansfield style in all three of mine and have had to replace the gasket in all three. You will have to replace it when the handle sticks as the plunger starts to mold itself to the gasket. Even though I have had to do all three toilets, I've only done each once in 5 years.

I still don't understand how you needed a hammer. The handle rod separates from the plunger assembly much easier if u raise the rod a bit and then start to turn the plunger ring away from you (to the right). It's not exactly smooth, but it doesn't need force either.

Did you enjoy getting that black shit all over your hands?

You gotta love the smooth sitting style and subdued sound of a Mansfield. Nothing resonates like a Mansfield.


Hope that helps,
FDC

 

[The Boys]

I just ordered this toilet. Should be installed next week.