How to Replace Rusted Toilet Tank Mounting Bolts

[@lisaevans5565]

Thank you for the clear instructions. I feel I can tackle this, rather than calling a plumber

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

That’s the goal of this channel… inform the audience so they can make best decision for them. Thanks so much for the comment.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Nice work. One-piece toilet = problem solved forever!

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

I have that in my queue. Soon i will have a video on those one-piece toilets. Thanks

[@kingdom4digital]

Great job explaining the instructions in detail.

[@lennonblack]

Bro.... I could have used this video 9 hours ago... Best video I have found on this issue.

[@tef3291]

I knew nothing about any of this before watching. Very informative for newbie toilet fixers! Thanks!

[@KraftyKittenz]

Thank you! Just discovered a big puddle in the bathroom from a likely rusted bolt. Going to the hardware store in the morning.

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

You're welcome! Dealing with unexpected leaks can be a challenge, but it sounds like you're on top of it. Good luck with the repair. 😊🔧🚿

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

I've come home twice from a weeks vacation and flushed and it leaks. So I purchased flex seal and boat sealer and then it stopped leaking. So I left rags and a bucket for seven months and it stopped leaking. Just came home ....flushed and it's running like a faucet so I turned it off. I have two others I can use thank God. Question, can a 68 year old women lift the toilet or can I just work from under the toilet and in the tank. Or should I spray flex seal and use the boat sealer inside and out. I have plumbing insurance but there's always some excuse that the tank isn't covered blah blah last time he tried to push a new toilet on me???? Help please. I'm dying to use the two boat sealants, how much longer will I live????❤ Thank you much.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

I may join you

[@desross1725]

Great tip for the rusted mounting bolts!

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Thanks! It is such a pain trying to remove them... Thanks for supporting the channel.🛠

[@Puplosophy]

Followed your tutorial and it went super well. Thank you!

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

I am glad it worked out for you! Super thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Happy fixing 🛠️✌️👍

[@alono4473]

Great video! Question out of subject of this specific video. What happens if the toilet flushes quite slow, how can it be fixed? Thanks!

[@douglassierra6370]

Thank you for the great explanation I was able to replace my rusted mounting bolts and the gasket

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Glad it helped

[@jdc87u2389q]

Thank you for this video. I would not have thought to hold the bolt from the bottom while turning it with a wrench and had been failing to maintain torque on the top end using a screwdriver. Grabbed the bottom end with a pair of screw extraction pliers (Vampliers) and broke the nut free quickly.

[@salcirrincione1556]

Nice video, I didnt even think to use a sawzall to get my bolts off, I had a 20 year old toilet I replaced the entire guts with. Thank you for your video!

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

For sure!!! Sawzaw blade is pretty flexible, it will sneak right in there and cut it right off. Good luck

[@marsoelflaco5722]

I would also try spraying the bolts and nuts with PB Blaster. A product that is made to free up rusted, corroded metals.✌🏾

[@greezythumb]

Dude thank you. I have two toilets that are leaking. The mounting bolts on both toilets have green crap on them. I'm pissed because my house is only three years old. I'm thinking it's possible the bolts, washers and seals are fine and just wasn't installed properly but I know it's possible they are bad. You probably just saved my a ton of money. I'll be jumping on this first thing tomorrow 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Oh! I hope this went well for you… thank you for watching… good luck!

[@greezythumb]

@@DIYPlumbingGuy Yes, it went well, thank you. Your video was spot on and made it very easy. I'm very thankful. People like yourself that take the time to post dyi videos are a godsend. I'm all for supporting good businesses and keeping Americans working but not when it's exploiting people. Thank you again.

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

@@greezythumb very good!!! I agree 100%… and these repair videos are not for everyone, but knowing how to do it is a powerful thing, whether you hire out or do it yourself. Thanks for the feedback.

[@gnic76]

Nice tutorial 👍 Also If replacing or putting in a new toilet, always make sure to use solid brass screws, not brass plated. The hardware that comes with new toilets isn't always the best.

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Oh!! Super agree… 100%… and it is because of the hardware that comes with, we have to replace these in the end.

[@WL-mt4mv]

I always take a magnet with me when buying hardware to make sure it is solid brass.

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

@@WL-mt4mv That is a great tip!

[@stevebabiak6997]

I don’t think any of those toilet bolt kits at the big box stores are solid brass. But there are kits that have stainless steel hardware, and even though those cost more, think about not having to replace them again for a much longer time.

[@cochranmike]

Good stuff here. Horribly corroded bolt head where you can’t get flat head screw driver is challenging. I do maintenance in apartments for senior citizens and deal with this often. I have gone to stainless steel tank to bowl bolts from Amazon, they do not rust like the ones that come in the kit from the hardware store.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Okay so what do I order from Amazon? Please and thank you. And is that gasket hard to replace?

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Great point! I’m going to start recommending that from now on…. Thanks

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

I got the two package kit from Amazon, but they didn't send instructions. Just the white box with the stuff tossed in a plastic bag. Yikes! Senior lady!!!!

[@cochranmike]

⁠Put cone shaped rubber gasket on bolt with small side down put inside tank. Then metal washer and nut fasten underneath the tank. Install flush valve in tank and new large rubber gasket with cone down. Put tank on bowl. Then flat rubber gasket, metal washer and the nut to secure tank to bowl.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

@@cochranmike thanks I'll try

[@naturesoundescapes369]

Thank You Lots! You saved me!

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Really glad the video was useful for you! If you have any more plumbing questions or need tips in the future, just drop a comment. Happy to help! 😊🚽🔧

[@mvj1153]

I use a large Turkey Baster to get the excess water out. It's much faster and you don't get your hands wet and dirty from the water. It also sucks up the rust particles at the bottom of the bin. You can get a cheap one at the 99cent store.

[@harvey8695]

Shouldn't you use a nut underneath the tank to secure the seal? Using a single nut to hold everything together seems like it's guaranteed to leak as that center gasket compresses.

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Hey there…. Thanks for the tip… recently I actually started to do this and it makes it much easier to drop in the tank, and obviously making leak proof… good stuff 👍!!! Thanks

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

He did watch again. It was a metal washer and a nut.

[@harvey8695]

@@purpledancerbmw5279 @5:08, he used a rubber washer only. He did not use a nut underneath the tank as I stated. The nut was only used after the tank was attached to the bowl. Watch again.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

@@harvey8695it's okay. I ordered a kit from Amazon. Wish me luck. I think he was rushing, he never said disconnect the filling tube, but it's still a good video.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Please explain, he says metal washer and nut. What is missing? Thanks❤

[@kimyrvs9177]

I've been fighting with these bolts for half a day and then finally after a failed trip to the hardware store I'm like let me ask KZbin. Then I'm like I have a hacksaw and at the same time, crap that's gonna suck. Then you're like but if you have a Sawzall and I'm like dumb*ss, you have a Sawzall! Two minutes and their off. Thanks!

[@tgawron2233]

Great job!

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Thank you so much for watching!🛠👍

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Super common issue. This type of leak can cause a LOT of damage in a rental especially when renters aren't paying attention or letting you know there is literally standing water on the floor. Ask me how I know 😂

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

For sure! And on top of that, it’s a pretty easy fix…

[@eallen1996]

Thank you

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

You're welcome

[@crowellregroup]

Good advice

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katelynladewig5143]

pro tip, buy wing nuts if possible way easier

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@theresadang8340]

❤❤

[@stevebabiak6997]

You don’t need a bucket when using a sponge to empty the residual water in the tank. Use the sponge and wring the sponge out over the bowl of the toilet, since the bowl is still in position.

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

Absolutely, an even simpler solution! Just push the water down the drain into the toilet bowl. Thanks for the added insight! 🚽👍😊

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

True or the hand pump.

[@truthwillalwaysprevail]

Thanks for showing how to remove the rusted or spinning bolts. Most of the you tube video show how to replace parts and it looks so easy to do But when you actually do it yourself then you run into real life problems of rusted and spinning bolts and if you don't have the proper tools to cut or remove the spinning bolts it can really drive you nuts and you end up wasting a lot of time and not to mention the pain in your back and on the other body parts. If you have an old toilet tank then before you start the project make sure you have all the tools needed to remove the spinning and rusted bolts. With the bolts removed then it became easy to replace. parts

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

I agree.. some videos out there are setup in the perfect environment, which is never the cases in our homes. I am glad I was able to help out... Thanks for watching!!🎬🛠

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Bad back and knees 5'7" 229 lbs and 68......if you don't hear back, come find me stuck under the water cabinet style toilet.

[@DIYPlumbingGuy]

@@purpledancerbmw5279 hahaha… good luck!!

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

@@DIYPlumbingGuy thank you