How to Replace Rusted Toilet Tank Mounting Bolts

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A leaky toilet is always a nightmare, but sometimes, the leak may simply be fixed by replacing a few hardware. In this video, I will show you, how to replace the toilet mounting bolts.
Materials Used:
- 2 Mounting Bolts Kit: www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-61...
or
- 3 Mounting Bolts Kit: www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-61...
Tools Used:
- Locking Vice Grips: www.amazon.com/Tools-VISE-GRI...
- Flat Head Screwdriver: www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-32...
- Milwaukee Mini Hacksaw: www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48-2...
- Channel Locks: www.amazon.com/CHANNELLOCK-41...
- ½” Wrench: www.amazon.com/Crescent-12-Po...
- Sawzaw with Metal Blade
- Bucket, rags, sponges
Disclaimer, these videos are for entertainment and information only. When working on any of your projects around your house, check your local and state codes, ensuring its safety and regulations. If don’t feel comfortable performing these tasks, contact a professional.

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@lisaevans5565 2 месяца назад

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

@DIYPlumbingGuy 2 месяца назад

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

@salcirrincione1556 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@catherinechalland1187 7 месяцев назад

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

@DIYPlumbingGuy 7 месяцев назад

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

@MaMa-qh4dy 9 месяцев назад

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

@DIYPlumbingGuy 9 месяцев назад

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

@KraftyKittenz 6 месяцев назад

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

@DIYPlumbingGuy 6 месяцев назад

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 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

I may join you

@desross1725 5 месяцев назад

Great tip for the rusted mounting bolts!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 месяцев назад

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

@douglassierra6370 3 месяца назад

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

@DIYPlumbingGuy 3 месяца назад

Glad it helped

@alono4473 3 дня назад

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

@gnic76 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@WL-mt4mv 10 месяцев назад

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

@DIYPlumbingGuy 10 месяцев назад

@@WL-mt4mv That is a great tip!

@stevebabiak6997 6 месяцев назад

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.

@greezythumb 5 месяцев назад

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 3 месяца назад

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

@greezythumb 3 месяца назад

@@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 3 месяца назад

@@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.

@naturesoundescapes369 8 месяцев назад

Thank You Lots! You saved me!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 8 месяцев назад

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! 😊🚽🔧

@tgawron2233 5 месяцев назад

Great job!

@DIYPlumbingGuy 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching!🛠👍

@cochranmike 3 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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

@DIYPlumbingGuy Месяц назад

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

@purpledancerbmw5279 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

⁠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 Месяц назад

@@cochranmike thanks I'll try

@harvey8695 4 месяца назад

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 3 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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

@harvey8695 2 месяца назад

@@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 2 месяца назад

@@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 2 месяца назад

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

@crowellregroup 3 месяца назад

Good advice

@DIYPlumbingGuy 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@eallen1996 4 месяца назад

Thank you

@DIYPlumbingGuy 3 месяца назад

You're welcome

@EverydayHomeRepairs 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@stevebabiak6997 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@purpledancerbmw5279 2 месяца назад

True or the hand pump.

@truthwillalwaysprevail 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

@@purpledancerbmw5279 hahaha… good luck!!

@purpledancerbmw5279 2 месяца назад

@@DIYPlumbingGuy thank you