How to fix leaking toilet PVC pipe?

[workman]

hi i have drip leak from my toilet pvc pipe to the wall

can put sealent or putty over it

see images

[DIYGnome]

Hello @workman I've been thinking about this issue again recently and am of the opinion that despite your reservations regarding silicone, it's not difficult to remove, clean up or apply, equally I am unaware of how hard those Plumber's putties cure (or how difficult they are to remove). 

For a temporary solution (that will likely last years) a continuous bead of silicone on the front and back of the locking ring should see you right. 

[workman]

hi how did you get the pan seal on to the pipe to clamp it

[workman]

Hi Eric i made a mistake i put silicone left but its not coming from there its
coming from the back right see pix
can i use Fluidmaster Universal Wax Pan Seal to stuff it in there or is it this one see pix
otherwise its going to take heaps of silicone to plug it
what do you think

[EricL · Accepted solution]

Hello @workman 

I'm afraid at this point in time, I suggest engaging the services of a registered plumber. Using a wax sealer isn't going to be enough to stop the leak. Generally speaking, the toilet pan must be removed in order to swap out the broken rubber seal with a new one. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[DIYGnome]

Hello @workman I am sorry I wasn't clearer, applying silicone to just one side of the coupler ring is only doing half the job, a seal can only be achieved with 100% coverage.

[workman]

hi Eric you wanted an update silicone applied to both sides seems to be working

cheers

[MitchellMc]

That's great to hear @workman. Well done on finding a solution.

Many thanks for the update.

Mitchell