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In reply to the discussion: Adventures in Toilet Repair [View all]onethatcares
(16,207 posts)36. geez. it's not rockets
turn water off to tank at the shut off valve. use a cup to remove water from tank and pour into bowl, use sponge to blot up remaining water in tank. Remove fill valve if you plan on replacing same, water will drain from tank (about 1/4 cup) use vise grips on top of inside tank bolts and 9/16 inch deep well socket on the nut under the bowl. When tank is free remove spud nut and foam washer.
Re install in reverse order being very careful not to overtighten the tank to bowl bolt/nut combo.
Ahhhh, forget it, call a plumber it will be cheaper in the long run
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Tighten everything in equal portions and never tighten anything metal too tight on porcelain.
dameatball
Sep 2018
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