DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
I have a American Standard toilet that has developed a leak around the bolts that hold the tank.
I could not believe how loose they were, without leaking before this. They have a lot of play and the tank can be moved some. Started by just cleaning the outside of the tank.
When I went to tighten them they would not budge.
I tried to loosen them and could not break the nut loose from the bolt. The head of the bolt is a straight blade screwdriver, so it is hard to get much torque.
Normally I would just cut the bolt off, but I can not get to it as it is recessed. I do not want to crack the tank.
Should have never tried to clean it I guess.
Is there some kind of magic juice that I could use to break them loose ? WD40 did not help.
What do you pros do, short of replacing the toilet ? Sure would be nice if they uses stainless bolts and nuts.
Thanks for any help that you can provide.
I could not believe how loose they were, without leaking before this. They have a lot of play and the tank can be moved some. Started by just cleaning the outside of the tank.
When I went to tighten them they would not budge.
I tried to loosen them and could not break the nut loose from the bolt. The head of the bolt is a straight blade screwdriver, so it is hard to get much torque.
Normally I would just cut the bolt off, but I can not get to it as it is recessed. I do not want to crack the tank.
Should have never tried to clean it I guess.
Is there some kind of magic juice that I could use to break them loose ? WD40 did not help.
What do you pros do, short of replacing the toilet ? Sure would be nice if they uses stainless bolts and nuts.
Thanks for any help that you can provide.