- Firstly, you need to turn off the water supply valve under the tank. You then need to make sure you have flushed the toilet after, then widen the tank with the dry sponge. - You then will need to get your wrench out to take off the slip nut under the tank.
- Then you are able to take off the fill valve with the wrench after. - It will benefit you more to buy a new float cup fill valve from your local store because it is more modern and works much better because of the new materials and structure.
- When you have your new part you need to read the instructions you receive with this piece to make sure you are pouting it back on correctly. It should be these instructions in reverse but just make sure to read to be sure.
- You need to start by removing the tank completely by unscrewing the top slip nut and also the other two bolts which keep the tank in place. - Once you are able to lift the tank off, you need to place it upside down. You need to look for the spud washer because this is what you will be replacing.
- Once you find the spud washer, you can take this part to your local store where they can find the right replacement for your toilet. - To put the pieces back together, you need your new spud washer over the tailpiece flush valve when placing the tank back on.
- You need to make sure all of the nuts and bolts are slotting back into place properly before screwing them back on. - Make sure everything is secure and tightened enough for no more leaks and it should be completed.
- This is one of the easiest problems to solve in comparison to some of the other issues that have already been mentioned. - There are two reasons for why there might be a leak in his case and the first one is a corroded nut and the second is a worn out gasket.
- You need to be unscrewing these parts which are either corroded or not in great shape and taking them off. - When you have taken the gasket off, you need to take this to the store to find a new one that is right for your toilet.
- After you have replaced these parts, it should stop all of the leaking and it should work like normal. - You must keep an eye on the individual parts in your toilet because overtime they can get damaged.