STILL LEAKING? HERE'S HOW TO FIX IT! American Standard Champion Four Toilet

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-WHEN PUTTING THE TWO GREEN CLAMSHELL PIECES BACK TOGETHER MAKE SURE THAT THE NOTCHES LIGN UP!!! You may need to rotate the top piece a little👍👍👍
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Follow along as I discuss and walk you through the issues with the Champion 4 American Standard toilet.

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[@jackfntwist]

p.s. The Korky is about twice the price of the AS.

[@JD-jc2is]

Ok so mine does not have the screw on top. Any idea how to change the gasket? Home depot champion crap. thanks

[@AlvinMcManus]

Those leak too. I purchase them in batches of 4. Good for a couple years, so far.

[@nancylatham9862]

Thank you for this video. I am a 70 year old single woman. Because of your excellent video I was able to order the correct replacement and installed it myself. You saved me money and gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thank you

[@josephdangelo2410]

I am disappointed with the American standard leaking I changed the gasket at least 3 times and it still leaks I will try your technique with the gaskets also the flus handle is hard to push down what toilet do you recommend it has to be high like the American standard thanks for the video

[@checkitout2468]

You are so welcome!

[@NuFlush1]

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[@dianesaya6568]

Wow. I had a plumber come out 3 times to try and fix our toilet. He suggested finally that we get a new one and start over. WHAT? It's only a year old. ANYWAY, I decided to check out the solution online. I watched this video and guess what? The two parts of the flapper were NOT connected!!!! I snapped them together and tightened the screw and it no longer leaks. This one video saved us hundreds of dollars !! And, I might just take on a new profession! LOL THANK YOU SO MUCH -- extremely helpful!

[@AlvinMcManus]

I just stifled a snarky comment I was going to make and instead what to really thank you for this video. I have done this same fix now for three times in 28 months and I am getting better at it.

[@timothyward8564]

Oh thank you for saving my life I was at wits ends worrying a out the extra $10 a month my leaky toilet was costing me,,ready to end my life,,it just wasn't worth living but alas your video has once again give me a reason to keep on keepIng on,,,,,,,,thank you thank you thank yiu

[@tvaughn]

Your second video seems to have solved it. A.S. (I could come up with some other meaning) should pay you for this. It is beyond comprehension how they designed this toilet where you have to remove the tank to change the valve - and why they can’t design a gasket that doesn’t get bubbles. Good thing they’re not involved with the in’s Space Station! THANKS A MILLION!

[@NuFlush1]

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[@340dave]

Even though it's been 4 yrs since you did this video, it saved my bacon today. I ordered 2 kits, replaced with one and Wala! I would have broken the shaft trying to get it apart.. ThankYouVeryMuch.. 👌

[@tomasranta6154]

I have 2 of these toilets. Both where ghost flushing. In addition to following this video, squeeze the shells together while screwing the top button in. No more leaking.

[@mikehall7806]

what do you mean squeeze the shells together? I just replaced the gasket and it still ghost flushes. It did the same thing about a year and a half ago when I changed the gasket. Everything is lined up right. Thanks, Mike

[@SolidRockBBC]

The second video was the fix. Making sure the notches lined up with the grooves did it. Thank you.

[@checkitout2468]

Thank you & thanks for the kind comment!👍😎

[@vanrose9857]

Just replaced the gasket in my 6-year-old American Standard toilet. I didn't totally understand what you meant when you said the old gasket could have bubbles in it. It looks totally blistered. No wonder it wasn't making a good seal. What in the world happens to that gasket to cause it to blister like that? The great step-by-step instructions and the link to the Amazon gasket set helped out a lot. Thank you so much!

[@garrettdoorenbos4048]

Thank you sir, this just saved me my literal sanity

[@cracr47]

I was on my last try before ripping this toilet out and never buying an American Standard anything again. Like an almost boomer, I should do what my millennial kids tell me and "you tube" it first lol. Thanks! it worked

[@checkitout2468]

Thank you & thanks for the kind comment!👍😎

[@07triman]

Thanks for posting this. I followed your first video and still had the leak. This fixed it. I really appreciate you making these videos.

[@user-wu2xh2uu6c]

I love this video! I paid $200.00 for this toilet, I am not happy about this issue. You and your son made this really easy! Thank You, Thank You!

[@skoko1857]

Thank you so much for your input! I was about to replace the fill valve after I replaced the flapper...! 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks to you and your video, i have no stress now! 👍

[@stathi13]

Thanks for the help man. Lining up the top piece of the green clamshell with the tabs on the lower green piece saved my day 👍

[@XDaWsOnX2]

I had no idea about the notches either. Hopefully this fixes my issue

[@cputwen5435]

Thank you SO much! I ordered the parts from American Standard based on your link and they sent at no charge even without the receipt. Just sent photos of the labels inside the tank! EASIEST FIX EVER!!!!!

[@checkitout2468]

You’re welcome, thank you for the kind comment 👍

[@martinjg8]

this was perfect! was missing this step so was still leaking. THANK YOU!!!

[@mountaincam3520]

Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to know. I had everything right except those notches.

[@bobwhiting1309]

Pondered over this for more than a few minutes until I saw your update. Thank you.

[@mondobyondo4425]

Changed the seal but was leaking even more than before, I thought the whole assembly was cracked or something, I was ready to change the whole assembly but after seeing your video and "aligning the notches of the clamshell" fixed it right away. It's working great again. A million thanks!

[@smdlav0830]

Great video!! Saved me a huge amount of time. Thank you for the quality video and step by step instructions.

[@carolwilliams5955]

Thank you for both videos, the 2nd is an important step. Appreciate you posting.

[@sheribrown1705]

Thank you so much for your help! I was able to repair one of my Champion 4 Toilets with the above advice!

[@susanjeffers5231]

I can't thank you enough for this video! I watched it on Tuesday and you made it look so easy I decided to try to fix it myself. I used the link provided and ordered the American Standard part from Amazon (it was only $7) It was delivered today (Thurs) and it only took about 3 minutes to make the repair. No more "ghost flushing". Everything went exactly as you showed it. Thanks again. I am sure you saved me several hundred dollars. A plumber would have probably replaced all the innards if not the entire commode.

[@ianapetkova6044]

Thank you a MILLION for this second video!! I did the first steps but definitely did not have the green clams aligned correctly, misleading me to believe that I had a problem much worse. What a relief after this step worked. 😅 Thank you again!

[@objective7042]

Thank you, for the video. Straight and to the point.

[@dLLund]

thank you for posting. that flexible blue gasket is 2-sided. i just removed the gasket, flipped it over, reinstalled gasket, & reassembled. leak problem solved. i would not recommend petroleum jelly for lubricting the o-ring & threads. pj can degrade the o-ring and some plastics. silicone grease would be recommended.

[@dorothylong6482]

Thank you for this video! Solved the leaking toilet problem.

[@lancecibik420]

I bought two toilets three years ago. They both started leaking same time. Kept my receipts and so they sent them to me for free. Thanks for the video

[@donnaworonkiewicz3533]

Wow - the bubbles on the gasket! Thank you!

[@tripling9]

Thank you so much for the notch advice, solved my leaking issue.

[@tonyferrara7987]

Thank you for this video. It fixed the problem with my toilet. I saw the original video, but I still had the problem. I was so glad that I subscribed to you. The following day this video came to me, and now my toilet is fixed. You are the first person that I have ever subscribed to and it paid off for me in a big way. I was just getting ready to call a plumber. Thanks again!

[@redgreen303]

Thanks, what I noted was how faded my blue gasket had become compared to the new one.

[@checkitout2468]

Yup👍

[@weschilders]

Thank you! I missed this alignment step when I replaced gasket

[@cftn8885]

Thanks for this! Bubbled-up gasket was my issue and this fixed it!

[@AlanRehkemper]

I bought 3 different gaskets, but didn't realize they weren't aligned properly. Thanks for the extremely helpful video!

[@saxonpaula]

Thank you for posting this video. Very, very helpful

[@brentm7213]

Great info. Almost purchased entire assembly. Saved Me Money & Time

[@user-kc2gc8ym1l]

According to American Standard this morning, the gasket Amazon is selling is not the most up to date version, so you might be better off calling AS directly. They sent me two (I have 2 toilets that leak) for free. They asked me if I had receipt from Lowe’s for the toilet purchase 3 years ago and I said no. No hassle

[@davidcfowler]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@4663David]

Thanks for the update to your first video. Aligning the top half with the bottom half DOES make a difference! Thanks again.

[@bobsevers5303]

Thank you for the information on the notches. I was getting ready to replace whole unit because toilet was

[@grampy35]

As happened to others, my toilet was still ghost flushing after I replaced the gasket and small "o" ring. Luckily, with this video you help me fix the problem (by aligning the notches). Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@barracudabrad5276]

I thought I had to change the whole flapper assembly. Glad I found your video. Thanks a million

[@checkitout2468]

You’re welcome. Happy to help!

[@deanmccullor9750]

I have also purchased the champion model at the end of August 2022. It has started leaking and the flapper thing would not sit down in the spot it should be. I watched both your videos on this, Am.Std. seems to have changed the design a bit. I turn off water, unhook the chain and found the it was unscrewed (top green and bottom black) there is no plastic screw thing at the top or gasket. Mine is one piece and screws into the black non-removeable part. Didn't check to see if any notches in the plastic, screwed it together and it works great, no more leaks every 30-45 seconds. Thanks for your tips and my wife's keen vision.

[@checkitout2468]

You’re welcome! Thank you for the kind comment!👍😎

[@danlindal368]

Great video. I replaced the gasket and still leaked. The 4 grooves were not aligned. Nice save thanks to you!! I’d buy ya a beer if I could

[@ss-nu8xx]

Thanks a lot!!!! That was it and this video fixed my toilet issue. Thanks!!!

[@manoj382]

Dude. I was about to give up on my running toilet. I replaced the gasket with an aftermarket and that didn’t work. Replaced with an OEM and still leaking. Found this video and bingo.. I just didn’t have the notches lined up. Thank you for posting.

[@themanganiellos5800]

thank you, as the son of a deceased master plumber, I have helped my father since I was 7 year old. I quickly replaced all 4 toilets from builder grade to AS Champion 4 in 2011. Recently one began to seep from the tank into the bow. So I ordered 4 OEM AS gaskets and o rings. Replaced all 4. Then 1 of the 4 started the phantom short fills. This was the problem. THANK YOU! For most parts I prefer Korky but you are correct AS parts for this toilet are the only way to go.

[@stephenrogers205]

The alignment of the slots was the fix! Thanks.

[@beldigoscurse13]

You are very helpful brother I appreciate you taking your time to show us how to fix leaky toilet and I never don't know why I didn't think to check the green things and see if they were lining up but that was my problem all along so I appreciate it again brother and good luck and may God bless you

[@JuanGonzalez-tg6jl]

Just want to say thank you for this video!!! I’ve been breaking my head trying to fix our toilet and thanks to you, i was able to!!

[@nancydan1234]

Thank you for this video. I was able to fix part of the problem by lowering the water level which helped a LOT, but it would still self-flush occasionally. I found your video and was able to find the part locally at Home Depot. It was so easy to replace the part thanks to your video. Now to order and fix the other American Standard toilet!

[@desmondlew7244]

Thanks a lot! It was ghost flushing more after I replaced the gaskets. I’m glad you posted this video to align the notches. Fixed the problem!

[@checkitout2468]

You’re welcome 👍 Happy to help!

[@Choco098]

Thank you so much for your video! You just saved me the cost of an emergency plumbing visit because of course the toilet has the problem on a weekend 😄

[@aljr1947]

Thumbs up! I did not know the clamshell came apart. I'm about to order the seal from Amazon. Good video. Good job.

[@mg-jf5ld]

Great video for very annoying slight toilet running. Couldn't figure it out on my own due to funky flush valve setup , instead of traditional flapper. Took valve off, it still looked good. Reinstalled per video. Now there is no ripple and refill, just golden silence! Videos like these are what makes youtube great!

[@mphillips2110]

Thank you for this video. I had no idea about the segments inside and how they needed to be lined up properly. I was wondering why I kept hearing dripping sounds from in the toilet and why the water level was going down so fast. This was why. Your video and comments from all of the viewers saved me a bunch of money because I was on the verge of buying a new toilet.

[@benjamins3913]

Really helpful video! Thanks for including the link for the replacement part.

[@checkitout2468]

You’re welcome 👍 Happy to help!

[@916nando]

Thank you sir for teaching me something new!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 gracias.

[@aarated]

Goodness...I have been dealing with this issue for so long. Also replaced so many gaskets, even doubled it up with no success. I was convinced the toilet just sucked. Can't believe I overlooked something so simple. Issue fixed..Thank you so much!

[@larrywillis3333]

I've replaced these seals a few times before and must have lucked into aligning the notches. On my last valve seal change, the toilet just continued to run after the repair. I watched your video and took it apart and aligned the notches and put it back together, and no more running toilet. Thanks for sharing this with us! It would be a good idea for American Standard to include that little tip in their replacement instructions.

[@collaborationstation5886]

Thanks!

[@bradsnapp5360]

Thanks for posting your follow-up video. After seating the upper and lower clamshell parts the ghost flushing stopped.

[@checkitout2468]

Thank you & thanks for the kind comment!👍😎

[@crdansb]

I am amazed. My toilet has been ghost flushing so frequently I had to turn off the water supply between uses. I had replaced both the smaller red and larger blue seals and still ghost flushing. Until I found your video explaining lining up the top and bottom clam shell parts with the 4 tab/hole sections my toilet was useless. I realigned the green clam shell top and base and miraculously the ghost flushing stopped. This is the best advice, saved me taking apart the toilet to replace all the parts. I do understand the blue seal needs to be replaced and mine more often than 2 years but now I can have a real functioning toilet.

[@charlesmcafee1734]

I had replaced the gasket once before, no problems, the second time I changed the gaket it continued to leak so I came back on line and saw this second video, I didn't know you had to line up those four indentations so I took my gasket apart, aligned the indents and voila' it now works properly. THANKS, btw this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever watched, well done!

[@jgdudash]

Thanks... The perfect solution! It took one day to get the gasket from Amazon and 5 minutes to install. Total cost $5.76

[@brent6518]

Thank you so much..solved!

[@chipcunningham6005]

Great video! Thanks, now I know what to do.

[@joejoecee]

Thank you bud!!!! I’m on my way to Lowe’s to get a new gasket

[@blacksuccess81]

Thank you! I was stomped

[@fixit5897]

The stem that you say will not come out, It will come out if the stem is turned1/4 turn. If that stem gets turned the 1/4 turn while unthreading the top plastic nut the stem will drop down into the flush channel and can not be removed, then the whole system needs replacement. Experience is speaking!

[@1ssanjay]

Thank you. After replacing the new gasket..it was still leaking..and i realized I had to line it up so grooves fit on top of the bottom piece lines correctly. Good video.

[@integr8shun]

YES!!! Thank you!

[@KenHeininge]

Very helpful. Thanks for the info.

[@checkitout2468]

You're welcome!

[@Rooster387]

Thanks for the vidio it was huge help .i replace two blue rings today because I didn’t watch this video.didnt know about those four notches now after watching this video my toilet 🚽 is working like a charm .thank you you are life saver

[@westfield90]

Thank you gonna try this fix

[@yohon8977]

Excellent video you fixed my leak my friend. I bought another gasket 6 months ago from Home Depot and yes it is the original American Standard gasket.

[@63Imp283]

Yeah this got me! After a couple choice words i took it back apart and saw what i did wrong. Thanks for the link too!

[@user-wu2xh2uu6c]

I loved this video so much I made 2 post! You helped me so much! Thank You!

[@chrisk1898]

THAT was it. Thank you very much.

[@mikee.1070]

Thank you father and son team. You just saved us from replacing this toilet. If you're still leaking even after replacing the gasket, this is what I did to fix mine. I doubled the big blue gasket with the old one which I popped (right into my face) with a utility knife and I also put lithium grease lying around the smaller red gasket, any grease would do i think, as suggested by the video petroleum jelly might work too. Both those suggestions sealed the deal for me, all thanks to this video and others who commented. And there's more ... if your flush just doesn't have enough umph on these champion 4's like mind did right from the store... if you extend the tube that fills it by buying a 1" pvc coupling (might need to shave off to fit) for a couple cents, that made the flush whatever is in there completely. In another video which i can't find atm. happy flushing!

[@rohusker]

I may have to try this method. I replaced the rubber ring and I’m still getting leakage. It’s causing my water bill to go up quite a bit. Did you put grease between the rubber ring and top part of the flusher, or did you just double up on the rubber rings?

[@357lockdown]

Very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@checkitout2468]

357lockdown Happy to help👍

[@DHSFEMA]

Hey Thanks for this Follow up video, this might be my problem, I didn’t know the top comes off,I’ll check this in the morning,

[@checkitout2468]

Thank you & thanks for the kind comment!👍😎

[@tomheiss8264]

Oh my goodness thank you for this video.

[@Davidjb37721]

Thanks

[@TimSmith-ln6vv]

Another trick is to flip the existing blue washer over and reinstall it. I had a small leak due to the blue washer slightly warped, but it worked perfectly by just flipping it over. That was a year ago and still no leaks. I bought a new washer but will not install until I need it.

[@pdavid537]

Thank you for this it saved me actually replacing the entire valve.

[@bnelson98]

Me too!

[@colleenbranch788]

Thanking sooooo much!! This worked! Lining up the notches - why is this so difficult?!

[@BUTLERNIXON]

Thanks! Thanks! I replaced the gasket and it was worse! It's fixed now. Did not know about the "slots" that had to line up.

[@rubenpadilla3865]

Thanks so much for the video. Very helpful. Called AS and they are sending me a new seal at no charge with no questions. I inspected my seal and found a bubble, so while waiting for the new seal to come in, I decided to take the seal out and turn it over. I have not had a leak since then. We'll see how long it last. Thanks again

[@ellevanderschuur4794]

thank you, I hope this fixes the leaking

[@checkitout2468]

You’re welcome, thank you for the kind comment. 👍😎

[@rolandstroebel6185]

Thank you, purchased the fluidmaster 510A-001 ant the champion 4 ghost flushing continued.. I will try the oem gasket. I have 4 of these toilets in rentals and I ABSOLUTELY will be getting on the class action suit against American Standard parent company and every Champion 4 owner should as well.

[@markanthony7987]

Thank you so much. great video!

[@checkitout2468]

Welcome! Hope it’s working well for you.👍😎

[@greghilbers4697]

Your second video is best. Now, no ghosting for 3 days …and counting!

[@kaydillahunty3680]

Thanks so much!! I’ve repaired both my toilets several times with no problem. Either got lucky or forgot about lining up the two halves. Thought something else was wrong (not real A.S. gasket?). Ordered some from A.S. Noticed this video. No need to worry about calling plumber ! Gaskets from Amazon working well, now.

[@dougcampbell7648]

Worked like a charm! Ta dah! Just saved some bucks!

[@checkitout2468]

Happy to help!👍😎

[@chi-townmuscle]

Thank you so much. This was costing me double in my water bill.

[@garysullivan5850]

THANK YOU!!! Got lucky on one of my toilets.....been losing my mind on the other one.....Huge AHA! moment......Cheers