redkneck Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 My commode in the master bathroom has been leaking at the base and then the tank. Sometimes I just hate toilets and almost......ALMOST...long for the days of the outhouse. Anyone else out there have angst against your toilet? This is the 3rd time I've had to work on this one in the last 2 years. :bang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 My commode in the master bathroom has been leaking at the base and then the tank. Sometimes I just hate toilets and almost......ALMOST...long for the days of the outhouse. Anyone else out there have angst against your toilet? This is the 3rd time I've had to work on this one in the last 2 years. :bang: sounds like its time for a new one. how old is that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 sounds like its time for a new one. how old is that one? 1980 model, lmbo. Problem is that it's that harvest gold crap they used in the 70's and it matches my tub. I need Ed McMahon to come by with one of them big freakin checks and then I can let someone else deal with it. :helpsmilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 1980 model, lmbo. Problem is that it's that harvest gold crap they used in the 70's and it matches my tub. I need Ed McMahon to come by with one of them big freakin checks and then I can let someone else deal with it. :helpsmilie: 1980!!!!!!!!!! DUDE!! :jaw::jaw: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 What can I say, I'm old school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 That is a antique.Sound like your comode is taking a crap. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 If you've ever been out in the front yard on Sunday morning with a sharp shooter in your hand trying to find the clog while waving at your neighbors as they go to church, This Thread's For You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 it sounds like its not sealing good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 it sounds like its not sealing good Really? What makes you think that? LOL:) Red, it's bout time you got anuther pooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Matching color or not, think I would replace the toilet and be done with it. I have had to work on a few commodes over the years, worst was one in the nursing home that had to have a new flange and be built back up. Residents kept breaking the toilets in that particular bathroom before I ended up completely redoing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 1980?? You two have shared alot {you more than him}. I think it is time to cut the ties. It's over. The pain will pass in time........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 1980............... just getting broken in try using 2 of the wax gaskets together, that should stop the leak. I had to do that for one of mine after I put laminate flooring down which caused the bowl to be abit higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 A few years back, I had to replace the upstairs toilet. It was beyond an ordeal. Just getting the old one out was nasty enough a job that I carried it downstairs, went out the front porch and threw it off the porch waaaay out into the front yard where it stayed for quite sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 1980............... just getting broken in try using 2 of the wax gaskets together, that should stop the leak. I had to do that for one of mine after I put laminate flooring down which caused the bowl to be abit higher. You put laminate down in the bathroom? I've been putting it down in the house and ripping out carpet, but was going to keep ceramic in the kitchen and bathroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 This may be helpful http://www.doityourself.com/stry/h2repairtoilet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks for the info! I know what the problem is, it's just doing it, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yoou already know what the alternate option is just start digging and if ya need a bunch of boards let me know. I think I can send ya a bunch of old wish books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks, but ever since Sears and Roebuck went to that slick paper I just cant go back. We use corn shucks here. :bummed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 You put laminate down in the bathroom? I've been putting it down in the house and ripping out carpet, but was going to keep ceramic in the kitchen and bathroom. just in the smaller bathroom off of the masterbedroom............... it's the water proof kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 just in the smaller bathroom off of the masterbedroom............... it's the water proof kind. If you have a link to that shoot me a pm. Didnt know they made a waterproof kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 If you decide to double up the wax gaskets (which I also recomend) go with a regular wax ring on the flange first, then put a horned wax ring over that one. This will ensure your gaskets don't oooze decreasing the diameter of your flange opening. Most likely you'll need to go with the longer closet bolts as well. Your tank can probably be rebuilt for $7 with a Fluidmaster fill valve. I'm guessing 1980 was a 3 1/2gal flush. You'll sacrafice alot of flush power with a new 1.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 OK, also going to add stainless steel handle bearings, aircraft cable to the flapper, put a lift kit on the tank lid to handle the 7 inch handle lever for max opening, bore the bowl out .050 over, and maybe put some neon around the bottom. :clown: Actually, I just needed a new wax ring, and one of the tank-to-bowl bolts had developed a leak at the same time. No biggie. I use construction adhesive around the base of the bowl. I got tired of bolts a long time ago. Pain in the butt to get up, but the old girl holds steady under heavy load. :flex: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 LMAO, sounds like you got it covered!:robot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 OK, also going to add stainless steel handle bearings, aircraft cable to the flapper, put a lift kit on the tank lid to handle the 7 inch handle lever for max opening, bore the bowl out .050 over, and maybe put some neon around the bottom. :clown: LOL....Chip Foose doing the artwork? American Standard intake manifolds went in the crapper after the company changed lids. Definitely check out the replica butt plate line from the foreign company Dropina Bomba and designer Deuce Bigbelow. P.S. Yes...a clean bowl is good but remember never do bleach burnouts without adequate ventilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Gary your full of it, you know that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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