M mjrva New Member Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Jan 20, 2005 #1 I have to hold the lever down to complete the flush, just started happening, what broke?
Plumber2000 Plumber Messages 193 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Eugene, Oregon Jan 20, 2005 #2 Either it's the flapper or the chain from flapper to handle has too much slack. Either take out the slack or replace the flapper. Lift tank lid to see if you can figure out what it is.
Either it's the flapper or the chain from flapper to handle has too much slack. Either take out the slack or replace the flapper. Lift tank lid to see if you can figure out what it is.
Terry The Plumbing Wizard Staff member Messages 29,942 Reaction score 3,483 Points 113 Location Bothell, Washington Website terrylove.com Jan 20, 2005 #3 If you have the side mounted lever, the white plastic behind the chrome may have cracked. The outside lever should move the brass rod with little pressure. It can operate loosely however if that part cracks.
If you have the side mounted lever, the white plastic behind the chrome may have cracked. The outside lever should move the brass rod with little pressure. It can operate loosely however if that part cracks.