Why does my toilet leak between the tank and the bowl?

If the water appears to be leaking from between the tank and bowl, near the center, you may need a new tank-to-bowl sponge gasket, or new washers for the tank-to-bowl bolts. If water is leaking from the tank to bowl gasket it will tend to leak more often when the toilet is flushed.

Why is the back of my toilet leaking?

One reason for a toilet leak from the base might be a loose connection where the tank meets the toilet. Shut off the water at the valve then flush and hold the handle until all the water has drained from the tank. Remove the old bolts and washers. Clean and dry the area then install new washers and bolts.

When to replace a leaking toilet tank to bowl gasket?

When replacing the toilet tank to bowl gasket, it is always a good chance to replace the tank bolts and washers as well. Toilet tank bolts often get corroded and hence the need to replace them. Also, the bolts and nuts are backed up by two washers each. A metallic and a rubber washer.

How to fix a leak in a toilet bowl?

1 Bolt Head 2 Rubber Washer 3 Toilet Tank 4 Metal Washer (Optional, use only if there is a gap between the tank and the bowl) 5 Thin Metal Hex Nut (Optional, use only if there is a gap between the tank and the bowl) 6 Toilet Bowl 7 Rubber Washer 8 Metal Washer 9 Metal Hex Nut

Why is the back of my toilet tank leaking?

This should stop the leak, but if it doesn’t – it is about time to purchase for a new gasket. When leakage is coming from the back of the tank (usually near the top of it), it is highly likely the refill tube on the tank has come loose.

What should I do if my Kohler toilet tank is leaking?

For Kohler 3-bolt tanks, Fluidmaster recommends that you use Kohler’s triangular tank to bowl gasket and bolt kit. Recommended Installation Diagram DO NOT use a metal washer directly under the bolt head inside the tank, as this will cause a leak.