Since you have already purchased the complete repair kit, the cost to have a plumber come in and fix it should be reasonable.. However, if you still have a little fuse left before you blow, we will be happy to walk you through repairs. Sounds like you definitely need to replace your flush valve assembly. Good luck and lets us know what you think.

Well, the directions on the back of the kit seem pretty self-explanatory, which makes the fact that the only problem is that I can't unscrew the damn nut all the more frustrating. Even my adjustable wrench isn't adjusting large enough to fit around it, so all I have are my (soft, tender) woman-hands.

In any case, I don't think the kit will solve the problem, which is the flush valve assembly. I'll stop by the hardware store again and see if they have a kit for that.

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Originally Posted by abbyqueue

Well, the directions on the back of the kit seem pretty self-explanatory, which makes the fact that the only problem is that I can't unscrew the damn nut all the more frustrating. Even my adjustable wrench isn't adjusting large enough to fit around it, so all I have are my (soft, tender) woman-hands.

In any case, I don't think the kit will solve the problem, which is the flush valve assembly. I'll stop by the hardware store again and see if they have a kit for that.

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Hey Abby,
They make a spud wrench,(see image) to address the spud nut on the flush valve. Pick one up at a plumbing supply house. Good luck, Tom

Replace the whole ball valve assembley about £5 to £8

Right now, after I put the old flapper back on, it seems to be working fine. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it starts leaking again, but if it ain't broke... well, you know.

Thanks for all your help. When it leaks again, I'll know to replace the flush valve assembly. :)

Exactly, not broke, don't fix. When you have problems again( and you will) let us know.

My problem seems to be number 4 is leaking...