Toilet bolt replacement.

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[@williamgoswick4392]

Wrong wrong wrong. Never put a metal washer between the bolt and washer inside the tank! The big fat bolt head seals down on the rubber washer. Thats why the bolt is brass. That flimsy metal washer inside tank rust out less than year. Besides a metal to metal doesn't seal!

[@jonathanstephensmusic]

It took me watching like 10 videos before I came across this one where you actually showed the correct way to put the bolts on. Thanks a bunch!

[@ivonlopez9999]

Pretty close on how to but you should never put the metal washer inside the tank, it will not only leak but it will rust also. Only the rubber washer should be used inside the tank.

[@benfairfield6833]

its fine if its brass, he just used a steel one

[@frankmcgrath8364]

Must use a washer to keep the rubber gasket from breaking up.

[@jonboy602]

Ivon is absolutely right, put a metal washer in the tank, and water will work between the bolt head and the metal washer to the threads, then work down the threads and drip. The bolt heads are large for this reason, so you don't need a washer. The manufacturer's instructions specifically state this is how you do it. Doesn't matter if it's brass, you can't tighten these bolts enough to deform brass, or the tank will crack.

[@anthonybakker2567]

@@jonboy602 Just bought a kit to replace some leaky bolts and it specifically says to USE the brass washer in the tank. That said, my plumber friend agrees with you.

[@madelync7753]

Yeah, I put a metal washer inside the tank and nothing would stop it leaking. Plumber told me to take it off and then I was leak free

[@judyh3017]

The package instructions don’t show putting a rubber gasket on the outside of the tank before adding the metal washer and nut. It leaked. I then found this video, so I put a rubber gasket at each place where the nut and washer touch the porcelain. Looks ok so far. Thx for this video. Very helpful.

[@Johnnyjonesabc123]

INCORRECT Bolt inside tank is rubber washer ONLY (no metal) Bolt on bottom of tank (outside tank) is rubber washer then metal washer then nut.

[@louiseroman1145]

Very good job explaining those bolts and rubber washers! Big help, thanks.

[@rkgsd]

Seems there should be a part 2 showing the talk installation itself.

[@dickwhitehouse7717]

Thanks for the video! However I do not think a metal washer should be placed between the head of the bolt and the rubber washer. Water can then go between the head and the washer to the center and leak or at least keep the bolt wet enough to rust and break. The rubber washer followed by a metal washer and nut on the underside agrees with directions I got from my Lasco 04-3675 Heavy Duty Toilet Tank Bolts! Again thanks for your video!

[@jimgresham5529]

You are full of poo-poo.

[@skorpyo331]

A few vids show just a metal washer w a nut only under the tank and no rubber washer. Dont understand that one.

[@hjagernauth]

You are better than the rest. Very informative.

[@kenrodd3080]

I've watched several videos on this and seen just as many opinions about using a metal washer inside the tank. Brass vs steel vs stainless doesn't matter because rust isn't really the issue. The problem is that you won't get a good seal between the bolt head and the metal washer because neither will deform enough when tightened. Water will run between the two metal surfaces and then down the bolt threads. I know this from experience because I just took my tank apart for the third time and this time I removed the 3 metal washers and eliminated the leaking. Bolt head on rubber on tank makes the best seal when you think about it. I looked and there are no metal washers inside the tanks of the other toilets in my house either.

[@joeysweet9045]

Dam dude I know this is 9yrs old but I'm definitely glad I watched your video first because everyone else put the rubber washer on the very bottom and it makes no sense at all because water is not going to leak down there from the bowl it's just going to leak from the tank so rubber bushing in top of the tank and rubber washer on bottom of the tank makes more sense to me!

[@lesleymarshall8100]

Thank you so much! I was following another video that showed installing the toilet bolts without those rubber washers and my toilet was leaking. I got back on the computer and I found your video. Thank you!!! :)

[@1030daman]

Thank you! 🙂

[@PaintSlinger99]

same

[@apatheticempathy]

Funny thing is I acquired a Toto (high quality $$) replacement kit and there are only two rubber washers, for inside the top tank. Is this designed/made to leak ? Should I acquire two more new rubber washers for underneath/ between top tank and base?

[@justaguyandhissilver4893]

I learned what i need to do with all the new parts i just bought by watching the video, so that is good. The downside is Im still not sure on all the steps leading up to where you began. I wish you would have included the disassembly process. On to vid search #2.

[@mikeruizxd5534]

Thanks man!! 👍 I only like doing good professional long term work👍

[@powerpanda557]

Doing this job today. I’m new to this. Thanks. This helped a lot.

[@publicmail2]

And it leaked if you followed this video...

[@egracon2818]

GREAT VIDEO but I wish you would have shown putting tank back on

[@sdowney717]

I use Rectorseal Teflon T plus 2 sealant on the bolts and washers, and have also put the metal washer between bolt and rubber and it does not ever leak. But yes, I understand doing the other way. And also you do not need the middle nuts, they can cause a problem if you have to cut the bolts. And better to use brass bolts and brass buts and brass washers.

[@drweld5037]

awesome video and good preventative measures and this step is key to a none leaky toilet thanks your awesome

[@calipsoul1]

I just gave you thumbs up because of the quality of your video, your step by step explanation. I can say I have followed to the letter all your suggestions and still get a lot of water pouring down. At first a thought it was the bolts and I kept tightening them up... So now I think it could be the gasket. It's brand new and exactly the same as the old one... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@rambro24]

It's funny how simple that was thank u. Sum ppl will still pay high dollar price for this repair an don't have too.

[@metratone5]

Nice video pity I didn't get some of these fittings when I got my new toilet about 2 years ago. It's been nothing but trouble. I ended up having to buy the extra bits myself after working out what the problem was.

[@arsenalabstract]

what did you ever do with that round black rubber piece that was cut out from the fill valve rubber seal?

[@denisela3403]

Thank God you wear gloves. I see so many with no gloves.

[@markrush5013]

apparently you folks have never heard of stainless steal....the stainless steal washer gives a more uniform flattening of the rubber washer creating a bigger seal area that just a bolt and a rubber washer.

[@tomp7141]

There should NOT be a metal washer under the head of the bolt. The head of the bolt seals against the rubber washer and the rubber washer seals against the tank porcelain. Putting a metal washer between the bolt head and the rubber washer creates a guaranteed leak path regardless of whether the metal washer is brass, steel or stainless steel.

[@googleuser868]

No tank washer provided or recommended for inside the tank with the kit I bought. The wide head on the tank bolt already spreads the force more evenly inside the tank.

[@CasualPooper]

Rubbers are always hard to put on at first 😂

[@cruiselover9903]

It seems to me that most plumbers wound tie the second set of washer, rubber and screw to the toilet, instead of under the tank. So, how do you tie the whole thing (tank) to the toilet after you replaced the bolts of the tank?

[@1030daman]

There should be another washer and a bolt that came in the box that will go on after you put the tank on top of the lower bowl.

[@cruiselover9903]

@@1030daman thank you, unfortunately, my set does’t have them

[@AB-ux5mp]

This video would've saved me months on the guest bathroom. The "universal" kits had smaller bolts So I thought it was the gasket (that too but minor in comparison). Anyway hope you're doing well and thank you.

[@hyacinthjulius8473]

Amazing instructions!!! The best I've ever seen. Thank you!!

[@buyachi]

Very helpful. Thanks for the video.

[@henryleal1733]

Thanks Michael.... This video is great!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@apatheticempathy]

My Toto only comes with one rubber replacement washer for inside the tank? Is this correct ?

[@FL2seymour]

Exactly. Good job.

[@zariarogers2846]

Thank you! Helped a lot.

[@joegildayfsu]

God bless you. I just had a Eureka moment thanks to you. How dumb of me.

[@truesimplicity]

Awesome precise explanation

[@Rob-bo9lu]

Dude thanks helped alot

[@davidw64us1964]

Ty for having this video

[@Fightnight92]

How many turns for the toilet tank nuts??? Exact number would be nice

[@donaldstephensen8654]

I was told no metel washer on top just rubber garment. Then rubber garment and washer on bottom

[@davidbertrand6884]

It’s a NUT that’s threaded onto BOLT. 6-14-2020

[@Benakuzo2]

worked great!

[@debbiebrown3181]

you have been very helpful . thank you

[@kennethtravis1196]

great clear instructions.

[@whodatzz]

Instructions on my bolt kit didn't say to put rubber washers against porcelain. I knew it was wrong and was happy to see this video verify that.

[@fordummieslikeme7575]

whodatzz this video was half right you do put the metal washer against the bottom of the tank touching directly to the porcelain you do not want rubber washers on both sides of the tank because it will shift if you lean back on the seat or wiggle the tank and because you don't over tighten it there's no fear of cracking just go hand tight than half a turn with a wrench.. however many instructions do call for a rubber washer on the very bottom on the final nut under the toilet itself not the tank.. but that's not as important it's just to prevent cracking because sometimes you have to tighten those a little more to seat the flush gasket evenly..

[@beckysgotback1574]

Saved my ass bro!

[@michaelfries7969]

I replaced all that and the damn thing still leaks water into the bowl cause it to fill the tank needlessly....I don't get it.

[@1030daman]

Michael Fries If there is water leaking into the bowl it is more than likely from the flapper and or water running from the hose into the fill spout you can turn the water down by putting a paperclip or some flush valves come with a little plastic piece that you can roll forward to slow the water down.

[@michaelfries7969]

@@1030daman I'll have to check the flapper I guess....that's all it could be. I thought it was from not tightening the tank down enough cause it's a little wobbly but no leaks on the outside but I need shims.

[@1030daman]

Michael Fries if it’s leaking from the outside then yes you need to tighten them down a little bit as for the shim I use a water bottle cap or a 2 L bottle cap, if it sounds like it’s constantly running or it fills periodically then I would check the flapper?

[@chris18228]

My new toilet came with two rubber washer and two metal and 2 bolts not 4 of each

[@garyjacobsen3407]

It's a nut that turns, not a bolt.

[@bradh716]

How do you get rusted bolts off?

[@tylerpurcell2149]

+bradh716 i had the same problem, i just loosened them as much as possible then cut them off with a hack saw

[@whodatzz]

+Tyler Purcell just did it with a recip saw. Much faster.

[@googleuser868]

Hack saw blade on brass. About 10 minutes you'll have it off being careful not to scratch the surface.

[@rodneytaylor5296]

thank you very helpful

[@TheDano1947]

Volume please, can barely hear you.

[@joedevitto6113]

Thanks for sharing ,

[@geezberry8889]

my man 3:32 save this part and do what with it??

[@1030daman]

That part goes on the supply line, if your putting a new supply line on you won’t need it.

[@geezberry8889]

@@1030daman thanks!

[@tarponwranglertheangler6364]

👍

[@1030daman]

The washer that goes inside of the tank is a stainless steel washer that does not rust thanks for the comments apologize for the shaky video

[@bretthall933]

Michael Clark Putting the metal washer against the head of the bolt is creating a potential leak path. Water can seep in between the underside of the bolt head and the metal washer since neither will deform enough to eliminate all gaps. Then the water will work its way down the threads. There should be no metal water inside the tank, only the bolt and the rubber washer.

[@bretthall933]

@@MrRusell86 Haha, I mean... you aren't wrong... But was it really necessary to correct my grammar on a 3 year old quick comment. Lol. Thanks, I guess?

[@toby7291]

Just did this job. When I removed the old there was no metal washer in the tank just rubber and it didn’t leak for 10 years. So I bought the new bolt kit put it back together same as I took the old apart. Didn’t use metal washer in tank. Well a day later it was leaking. So I put the metal washers in the tank and it’s still leaking. Going to a larger store tomorrow to see what other kits they have.

[@Russell-rc6qq]

@@toby7291 The directions for these kits are unfortunately lacking. Metal washers are not to be used inside the tank as they will definitely result in leaking in addition to swiftly rusting. This is the way it should go back together: brass bolt goes through tank with a rubber washer inside the tank. Then on the outside of the tank apply another rubber washer directly beneath where the bolt comes out. Following this, on the secondary hole (if there is one), apply a metal washer and then tighten with an included nut. Tighten both ends accordingly being careful not to over tighten to the point the bolt compresses too tightly into the rubber washer. Please let me know how it turns out.

[@toby7291]

@@Russell-rc6qq Thanks I took it apart again before seeing your reply.. Inside just the rubber washer then on the outside metal washer and bolt. Didn’t tighten it as tight this time. So far so good. Yes the directions that came with the parts were not very helpfully watched a bunch of KZbin video tonight trying to see what my issue was. A bunch of videos and a bunch of different ways to do it.

[@viralvideostrending5782]

💯🔥🔥

[@kyreem909]

so do this

[@TomKaren94]

Whenever I see a guy wearing gloves for this level of repair, I have to roll my eyes. "Porshelain?"

[@48916211]

🎉y