Replace all the Parts in a Kohler 3 Bolt Toilet Tank

I show how to replace all the parts inside a Kohler 3-bolt toilet tank. I'm using the Fluidmaster Everything toilet tank repair kit. It replaces the toilet fill valve, the toilet flush valve, the toilet tank to bowl gasket, bolts and handle.
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[@DBTdad]

I got my universal kit from Lowe's and followed along with you and had my Koehler totally redone in less than 90 minutes. Great teaching video! Thank you!

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[@richardweinberger2756]

This is one of the best investments you can make if you are a fix-it type person. This kit not only gives you ALL the parts that go bad, but gives you 2 tools that really speed up the process. For those of you with an "evil" Kohler toilet with the three-eared lower seal, this set also gives you the special tool to remove and install the large retaining nut on the bottom of the fill tank. Using these parts and that tool was hugely easier and faster than the first time I tried to fix a Kohler. Wow, what a bad experience that was. Anyway - highly recommended !! I will also offer my own special trick- actually not a trick at all. When replacing the tank on any 2-piece toilet I have found that if the seal is dry it might not move around to the correct location to make a seal, so I put a little liquid soap on it so it slides around a bit and finds it's happy place and makes a good seal.

[@PostUp_Time]

ITS DRY SO IT DOESNT LEAK. DOES SLIPPERY DETERGENT ALLOW WATER TO SEAP/MIX WITH THE DETERGENT?

[@BPoweredLove]

@@PostUp_Time I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT. Haha. Real reply: No, the liquid soap doesn't interfere with the function of the seal. It simply helps it to form to any minute irregularities of the ceramic rim.

[@mdstmouse7]

i gave up fixing a kohler and bought a new toilet. I dont buy kohler anymore

[@deanpowers8393]

I'm just trying to rebuild my Kohler toilet right now. I was very thrilled to find out that the universal flush handle that's supposed to fit ALL toilets (including Kohler), is way too big to fit through the hole in the tank. This is the only stinking tank I've ever seen with a handle hole this small!🤬🤬🤬

[@DBTdad]

@@deanpowers8393 yep, my kohler handle was off set on the tank so most of the universal ones do not fit correctly.

[@perpetualrenovation]

Nicely done tutorial! I'll be replacing the insides of an old pink Kohler toilet this weekend, this is just what I needed.

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[@3foldartco]

My instruction manual was missing everything after page 10 in English and Spanish (I got two sets of those pages in one half-stapled booklet), and your video saved me. The Fluidmaster video also didn't tell me to not use the rubber washers on the tank-to-bowl attachment, and you did. Great video. Thanks so much!

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[@jegrogan]

Success! I have a Kohler toilet, purchased the universal kit and followed the instructions to the letter. It all worked as described. I actually couldn't believe it worked, as Kohler is usually a giant pain to fix anything on them. For those interested, I found the Universal Repair Kit with the red and green tools at Lowe's. They were the only ones on the Internet I could find who carried the full kit with the tools included. As a side note, the only way to get that old triangle gasket off is to cut it off. After that, it was a piece of cake. Best of luck to all of you!

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[@MikePappalardo]

Great video...helped me fix my Kohler toilet. Fixed my leak and replaced all the internal guts while I had it apart!

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[@MikePappalardo]

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[@bobk100]

Thanks for the video, I thought I installed the gasket backwards because I didn’t see how the rubber washer would work inside the tank. Saved me a lot of trouble!

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[@seanmock1438]

Hand down the best most helpful instructional video for this task I found online. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to create and post this. I was able to fix my toilet thanks to you.

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[@raffikasparyan7909]

I wish I had found this video before I replaced my fill valve. After replacing it, the gasket started to leak. I could've saved money if I had this kit. Great instructions and great tips. Thank you for the video.

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[@donnier3284]

This guy is a natural teacher! I just learned what is wrong with my repair...the friction washer wasn't in the repair kit. The friction washer is hard to find!

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[@Volcom360]

Thank you!! This was the only video that showed clear and easy instructions on how to install this. 😎👍🏼

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[@trinafirey1175]

Exceptional instructions. Clear, concise and simple. I followed this video precisely. It made me less anxious about doing this very unfamiliar task. 🙏

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[@donnijames9594]

My only question is the 3way gasket is much taller than the bottom of my kohler inside the tank raising the screw bolts high. Should I trim the top of the gasket bolt sleeves?? ​@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

[@jiggidyjam]

Master plumber of over 35 years here You forgot one thing. Wax gasket

[@jiggidyjam]

@@alexleanh I see the seal in your parts laid out. My bad. I have a couple tips for setting the water closet a lil easier. 1. The bolts that connect to the closet flange get 2 extra nuts and washers and secure the bolts to the flange and that will keep them from moving on ya also don’t install the tank to the bowl until you have already installed the bowl. Those older water closets are very heavy and in balanced. Also be careful when you tighten the tank bolts it will crack either the tank or bowl. Hope this helps

[@mscavsfan]

fantastic instructions... based on your recommendation of what kit to buy , rebuilt my toilet and no issues. Thanks !!!

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[@dkpeters]

Thank you so much! I bought this exact kit and you helped me! I'm a visual learner ;)

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[@mikemccormick9667]

After seeing water on the floor I figured I did something wrong. Had the rubber gasket upside down and was using the bolts with the rubber gaskets on them. Definitely doesn't make you feel too smart. Thanks for your video!

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[@golfmaniac007]

How do u screw the screws into those grommets?

[@barleyhops38]

wow! I looked at others on the net, and yours was fabulous in comparison. You walked through each step and explained. One question I have, or is it just a statement that my logic is correct. I have three holes but those rubber thingies on the gasket wouldn't push into the hole. The rubber plug thingies that the 3 bolts to through... waaaaaaaaay to big. Since the ones that I pulled out had the washers within the bowl, I used that way. Also, I compared the BIG black vs. red gasket thingy at the bottom... and since was comparative to the black one, I used that one and cut of the 3 plug thingies attached to it as it has worked for over 25 years that way without the 3 black plugs! What a WONDERFUL kit with those WONDERFUL tools! Thanks. I purchased the everything kit yesterday at Home Depot for $19.98 (October 2021)

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, sometimes you have to adapt with older toilets. The key is creating good seals between the tank and bowl. I like this kit too. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@paulmorrow3053]

Thanks! showed me everything I needed to see!!

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[@URSCSAN]

FIHIC: Thank you. Great video. Exactly what I needed!

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[@epicsiege8508]

We use them. Excellent.

[@altonlynch5464]

I wish I had found this video before I started, Even though it didn't have the washers on the bolts the instructions said put them on so I did, It leaked a little till I got the bolts tighten down a little more. I think it's fixed now. My flapper assembly was bad. the tank wouldn't hold water it was just leaking passed the assembly is why I replaced it.

[@terributoi3453]

Excellent tutorial!

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[@rogerhart612]

This video was a great help. Thank you

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[@mchlyap]

Thanks for this great how to!

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[@Doomzdayxx]

This helped a lot, thanks for video

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[@dougnemier7233]

Thanks for the help!

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[@alohachristine]

My sister's plumber tossed the toilet because he said that toilets just get too old to work right. That wasn't true, was it?! You just replace the parts?! Thank you for the lesson!

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[@johnp1929]

Several years ago I had a toilet that the parts were hard to find and cost $200+, I replaced the toilet. I think it was a “Crane”.

[@chewiescustompuzzles]

Never use that plumber again. Probably wasn't a real plumber to be honest.

[@joscwea16]

Very helpful, thanks!

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[@johndoe3485]

4:23 My question is should you tighten those 3 bolts till the tank is touching the bowl or leave a gap? And if you supposed to leave a gap, how much a gap is in general good?

[@rlcapiiragan1297]

What about the red gasket? There wasn't a comment to leave it out of the assembly but I didn't see it when he put the tank on.

[@tcuda9469]

I had the same question. After scratching my head a long time, I reviewed the Fluidmaster package. On my package there is a picture diagram on the front of the package. It shows 3 scenarios- Kohler, Gerber, & Universal. In the video, he is fixing a Kohler commode. If you look at the diagram on the package, it shows NO red fat gasket is used for the Kohler models. Assemble as he does in the video without it - if you are fixing a Kohler.

[@jasonkae5858]

Very helpful! Thank you!

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[@rickreynolds4009]

Where did you get the kit?????

[@rickreynolds4009]

Can’t find the kit anywhere, can someone tell me where I can get one , Thanks

[@leteb5949]

Thank you very much for this video! I have the kit and watched the video many times. I am just wondering about the black rubber gasket. After I inserted the bolts that go through the holes, they stayed raised up inside the tank and below the rubber is not flush. Is that correct? Or what am I doing wrong? Thank you so much.

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Hi, as long as they seal around the bolts, you will be ok.

[@LASkB]

Much easier to understand than the others

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[@Dikwili]

So my gasket plugs are way too large for the holes. This is the second kit I’ve gone to get in attempt to fix my toilet. I have the worst luck with home repairs.

[@kenweiss6720]

My house was built in 1915. I have lived in the house for 42 years since 1979. The Basement bathroom has about a two-inch raised concrete floor. The basement toilet would normally sit on top of the concrete floor bolted to the flange, but this toilet actually sits in the concrete floor. So the concrete surrounds the bottom of the toilet holding it in place. I rather not attempt to remove the toilet that is cemented in place as I would be opening a can of worms. The tank works (it has 3 holes just like in the video but I have no idea of the model. The lid which is not the right lid is cracked but epoxied so it stays together but it is not a great fit. I was thinking of replacing the tank and lid but as I said I have no idea of the brand. I tried to measure the distances between the three holes. I did not get an exact measurement but they form a triangle with a measurement of approx 4 inches, 4 inches, and 5 inches. That is approximate, I do not know if all three hole tanks have the same dimensions? Is there any way to find a matching white porcelain tank and a tank top that would work with a very old toilet? The old tank holds a lot of water. Do you think I could use the same kit you used? The bolts from the tank to the toilet are quite rusted and don't know if it is worth attempting to remove them. As I write this I think the best thing to do is to just leave the old tank, since it works, change the flapper when needed, at least I would still have a working basement toilet. I just thought that changing the tank and lid would look more attractive., but it might not be worth all the headaches and work. Just wanted to get your opinion. Thanks

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, there have been so many changes to toilets because of water restrictions over the years, I think you would have a hard time finding a match for the tank. There aren't many models I've seen with the 3 bolts like this, so it may line up. I think if you prep the tank and use an appliance spray paint, you could get an updated look.

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

I have never seen a toilet cemented to the floor, Perhaps you are mistaken in saying that. I would love to see a picture. I highly doubt that someone would cement a toilet in like that. But I have seen worse. I'm just hoping that for your sake that's not the case.

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

That being said, of its got 3 holes, it's more than likely a kohler, or something that Kohler parts would fit American toilets are usually all universal.

[@richardworhacz3437]

Where did you get that wrench ? Thanks

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[@kennetholiver2101]

There is water leaking where the bolts come thru to connect to the Bowl...would tightening the LARGE nut that holds the flush valve in place. fix that?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I would tighten or replace the washers on the bolts.

[@kennetholiver2101]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Thank You for your video..., I have succeeded in the repair ~.

[@kennetholiver2101]

I do not have that RED wrench....I tightened that large NUT by hand....will this still work?

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[@kennetholiver2101]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Thank You

[@CiaraRichards-ko6tn]

I have a Kohler toilet and I'm trying to put the tank to bowl but there are no holes inside the tank for the bolts. How am I supposed to attach the tank to the bowl if there's no holes for the bolts to go through from the tank to the bowl. There was a toilet tank plate on it but it's for two bolts and the ball is for three bolts, so I'm wondering if this tank and bowl cannot go together and how I ended up with both of them as one single toilet. Please help me.

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[@PostUp_Time]

*EXCELLENT VIDEO. DIDNT KNOW KIT EXISTED. THIS KIT WITH WRENCHES AND 3 BOLT GASKET IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM HOME DEPOT. AT HD YOU HAVE TO BUY THE KOHLER GASKET SEPERATLEY FOR $15 THEN THE FILL AND FLUSH VALVE KIT FOR $21.00. AT LOWES THE WHOLE KIT IS $30. A KOHLER METAL FLUSH VALVE IS $30 W/GASKET. PLUS $8 FOR FILL VALVE*

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[@rjc1853]

Video production does not get better than this. I needed to replace my Kohler parts but I usually avoid videos because I find most to bs poorly edited with excessive dialogue that makes it unnecessarily lengthy. I wish they are all as brief and informative as this. I also wish I had purchased the kit you used instead of Koehler’s OEM-branded parts because the green wrench would have saved me time. Finally, the fill valve on Koehler’s part came with several colored plugs from which the tube extends and there is barely any difference between them. Is this a significant part?

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[@joehyundaitech7961]

where can I buy this kit

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[@marshallsplumbingheating4561]

I usually just use a universal fluid master kit

[@soulsoothingstation3181]

The friction ring is the part I forgot to install that’s why it was quite difficult to tighten the bit nut without the big rubber gasket moving.

[@PostUp_Time]

*WHY NOT USE RUBBER WASHERS ON A KOHLER TOILET?*

[@barrygodwin6250]

Great video,nice and easy to follow do you have a kit number as i can not find one ?

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[@rickreynolds4009]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel where can you get one?????

[@Travis66421]

Better to just change your toilet at this point. Slowly they're going away from this style of toilet and very difficult for replacing the gasket. Modern toilets will have only 2 bolts on each side if it's a 2 piece toilet

[@kevinetheridge5522]

Oo

[@julielafleche1228]

Green TOOL !!!! THATS NO HELP TO ME. What's a Green tool

[@groupersti]

the original way kolhers tank to bowl is a piss poor way to engineer a toilet...the guy that thought this up does'nt have to work on them...I completely change the gasket when I have to work on one...much easier and cheaper...

[@adenbaj4189]

I also gave up trying to fix my 4 Kohler toilets and I bought 4 new toilets 🚻 and I installed them I will never buy or try to fix Kohler toilets anymore