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    Joe Stokes Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 7, 2015, 10:55 PM
    How do I stop the leak on my American Standard toilet with the 3142 water value?
    Leaking value on toilet.
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    Feb 8, 2015, 08:41 AM
    You must first specifically identify the leak. Then a specific solution can be found. What are your SYMPTOMS? Low tank level, low bowl level? Bubbles, in bowl, water on floor? Continuous inlet water flow to tank? More info, please.
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    Feb 8, 2015, 08:28 PM
    Flush valve or fill valve, more details please.
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    Feb 9, 2015, 03:00 PM
    Hi all

    Joe, It's called a fill valve and it is probably easiest to replace it with a new fluidmaster toilet fill valve... super cheap (about $8.00), and very easy job for the average DIY person. I would suggest replacing the water tube to the fill valve with a new SS braided toilet supply tube... also cheap and will make installing the new fill valve that much easier!

    Mark
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