Frank J Warner wrote:
Toilet is at least 25 years old. One of the good ones, with big tank
and lots of flushing power. Sits on a concrete slab floor, vinyl
tile.
Never had a problem with it beyond a few minor leaks, replacing the
float & fill mechanism, etc. Rarely clogged.

So, the other day, I accidentally bumped against it and it MOVED a
good
half inch on the floor.

I checked the flange bolts and they are loose as can be. I can
actually
pick the bowl up about 1/4 inch off the floor and set it back down. I
haven't taken the bolt covers off yet, so I don't know exactly what
the
problem might be.

Going to HD on my lunch hour to get a new wax ring and flange kit.
Will
fix this weekend. But I'm curious about how something that has been
so
secure for so long can suddenly start to move around like this.

-Frank

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Since you haven't looked under the covers, I'm going to make a guess
that one or both bolts are rusted through.


Joe