Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Flush Valve

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Msjudi
09-05-04, 02:29 PM
I am having a real problem removing the tank to replace the flush valve. I just can not get the bolts off of there. They don't seem to be rusted or corroded So I need help.Any advice would be appreciated.

Rainbird
09-05-04, 03:23 PM
You should not need to remove the toilet tank to replace the flush valve. The link below shows the various types of flush valves and their replacement.
http://www.toiletology.com/howtofix.shtml

You might also check out a "Fluidmaster" flush valve as a replacement. They are inexpensive and the best out there.
http://www.fluidmaster.com/usa.html

-Good Luck-
Mike Swearingen
09-05-04, 06:23 PM
Get a Fluidmaster 400A float cup type valve (about $8 bucks).
Just follow the directions that come with it.
You don't need to remove anything but the old valve.
Good Luck!
Mike

Rainbird
09-05-04, 06:51 PM
The Fluidmaster 400A is a "Fill Valve". I would agree that it would be best to replace that as well, as the "Flush Valve" (Flapper). Use Fluidmaster parts for both.