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How to fix leaking toilet with new washer/seal?

raffi
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How to fix leaking toilet with new washer/seal?

My toilet keeps leaking water. I noticed the washer/seal was worn out so I replaced it with a new one but the toilet still keeps leaking water.

Other things I ensured when putting the flush valve back in that it is put in properly and evenly.

Also I gave a clean of the toilet which the rubber sits on it.

In one of the pictures in the inner circle it looks a little bit worn out if this could possibly be why?

Not sure what else to do if someone can please help 

The worn out washer that I replacedThe worn out washer that I replacedThe new washerThe new washerThe new washerThe new washerThe flush valveThe flush valveInside the toiletInside the toiletThe inner circle of this looks abit worn out if this could be why?The inner circle of this looks abit worn out if this could be why?

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to fix leaking toilet with new washer/seal?

Hello @raffi 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your seating washer.

 

I recently had a similar discussion in regards to the Caroma seating washer - How to fix Caroma Uniset toilet leak? by @Easy1520. I suspect that the seating washer you have is not compatible. I propose using the Kinetic Seating Washers - 2 Pack (the red one). In my experience it has had the highest success rate when it comes to replacing the traditional Caroma seating washers. My best advice is to be patient when installing the seating washer. It may feel like it will never centre itself, but if you take your time and massage the seal carefully it will seat itself properly.

 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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