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danielnoahsmommy
Sep 13, 2007, 08:52 AM
I replaced the rubber valve (big rubber thing that attaches to the flusher that closes and opens to let water in and out) water is still trickiling down the sides of the bowl after I flush. Is there something else I should replace or is it just time to change the bowl.

speedball1
Sep 13, 2007, 08:57 AM
Toilets don't wear out and need to be replaced. The "flusher" you replaced is called a flapper. Sounds like your flapper linkage needs adjusting.
With the flapper seated the linkage wants to have 1/4" of play. Too much play and the flapper doesn't get pulled back enough giving you a short flush. Too tight and it lets water seep past the flapper. I adjust the chain by the link and if it needs fine tuning, I bend the flush lever rod a bit untill I have the desired play in the linkage. One more thing about a flapper. you will see where the old flapper hooks onto the base of the white overflow tube. On a older type with no hooks the flapper has a ring that slips down over the overflow tube to the seat. If your tank has hooks, take a sharp knife or scissors and cut the neoprene ring off on the marks provided and hook the flapper on the hooks. Leaving the ring on will interfere with the flush. The water level in your tank should be 3/8 to 1/2" below the top of the overflow tube when the tank's filled. Good luck, Tom