WRONG! You can determine if the flapper (flush valve) is leaking by putting
some food coloring in the tank, then see if it shows up in the bowl. If it
does, replace the flapper. Don't screw around trying to mend it when a
$4.00 part can fix it for years.
"indago" wrote in message
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041116 0831 - sandy posted:

I'm planning on taking the momentus step of attempting to repair our
toilet. I'm hoping that you can give me a few hints.

The problem: The toilet starts running for a few moments every so
often. I've looked in the tank and it appears that the "flapper" is
not seating properly and instead is a little askew. If I push it over
a little, it fixes it for a day or two. Do I need to replace the
flapper or is there some quickie, easy fix-it solution?

Also appreciate some suggestions on web sites that might lead me
through repairs.

Thanks!

Sandy

Turn off the valve to the toilet and then flush the toilet, holding the
flush handle on until most of the water is drained out of the tank. Then
fiddle with the closing valve flapper and see how it settles onto the
hole.
You can probably make an adjustment to it to make it work better. It
could
probably use a little cleaning also, with a paper towel or whatever, and
the
hole it seats onto also.