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    Julie Leyva Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 12, 2015, 08:02 PM
    Big hole in the toilet bowl!
    I have a softball size hole in the toilet bowl. Can it be temporary plastered or something. It starts at the water level.
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    Aug 12, 2015, 08:30 PM
    No.
    As a practical matter there is nothing you can do but replace the toilet.
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    Aug 12, 2015, 09:17 PM
    I agree you replace it. They can't be fixed. Even temporarily.
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    Aug 13, 2015, 03:40 AM
    Replacing it is easier and cheaper and much less hassle.
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    Aug 13, 2015, 08:39 AM
    Most plumbers will give you a used toilet-free. I give them away on Craigslist.
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