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    Jul 25, 2009, 07:28 AM
    Toilet not flushing properly no water coming drom small holes under rim
    No water coming from small holes underneath the rim
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    Jul 25, 2009, 07:41 AM
    Is your water brackish? Sometimes well water will also clog the holes? A thorough cleaning should solve the problem. Go to the hardware store and ask for something that will remove the mineral deposits from the toilet. The salespeople in the store in your area will know what is the best solution for your problem
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    Jul 25, 2009, 07:43 AM
    You are "gunked up". First try to pick out the holes with a coat hanger. If that fails then shut the water of under the tank and drain the tank. Now lift the flapper and pour a 1/2 gallon of bleach into the hole and let it set over night. Next morning fill the tank and see if the bleach loosened it up enough the flush out. If you still have a problem click on back and tell me about it. Good luck, Tom
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