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  • Jun 3, 2009, 01:22 PM
    Richard1907
    Flapper Leak
    I have a Toto Ultra Max toilet that is only a couple of months old and the flapper leaks--I replaced the flapper with a new Toto flapper and it continues to slowly leak. The flapper seat seems to be OK. Any suggestions?
    Thanks
    Richard1907
  • Jun 3, 2009, 02:41 PM
    ballengerb1

    Toto makes a good product but if you tried 2 flappers and still have a leak I'd start thinking of replacing the whole flush valve. Rub your finger around the lip of the seat to check for nicks or bumps, could be a mineral deposit.
  • Jun 3, 2009, 02:54 PM
    speedball1
    How much play is threre in the linkage when the flapper's seated? Back to you. Tom
  • Jun 3, 2009, 02:59 PM
    mygirlsdad77

    Yep, check linkage. I also agree with Ballengerb1. You may have a bad seat, or even a small crack in overflow tube. Are you certain that the flapper is leaking, or is water possibly running over overflow tube? Please let us know.
  • Jun 3, 2009, 03:22 PM
    ballengerb1

    Good point MGD, the tank should stop filling 1" below the overflow tube. Richard has some checking to do.
  • Jun 3, 2009, 05:33 PM
    Richard1907

    I'm a first-time user and I really appreciate the fast and helpful responses!
    Linkage is fine and the water level is an inch or so below the overflow. I thought I had well-checked the flapper seat previously; however, I went back and more carefully checked the seat and found a very slight "bump". I have sanded that with a very fine paper and think the problem is resolved.
    Again, thanks to all
    Richard
  • Jun 3, 2009, 06:03 PM
    Milo Dolezal

    I would call TOTO. They are pretty good with making sure customer is happy. They will probably even send you new flopper for free. Here is the info:


    Customer Service: 888/295-8134


    email contact:

    [email protected]
    [email protected]
  • Jun 3, 2009, 06:37 PM
    ballengerb1

    If removing the bump removed your leak you are all set. Keep Milo's service number just in case.

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