Toilet Unscrew Lock Nut

This time i cannot remove the two plastic nuts under the tank holding the metal intake tube to the tank and the valve.

Toilet unscrew lock nut.

When you unscrew the screw the pliers will hit against the toilet bowl and prevent the nut from turning and it will loosen. Try a 6 point wrench or socket on your seized nut bolt. Once it begins turning release. If the nuts don t have wings lock a pair of locking pliers around each one in turn.

Another great tool i have found that is made by irwin tools is there original locking wrench. If you can t grip the nuts with the wrench use a pair of pliers. Cut off the stuck bolts if you cannot remove the screws. While turning these stabilize the bolt from above with a screwdriver.

Works great for kitchen sink holding nuts lav faucets. Step 3 spray penetrating lubricant in the threads of the plastic bolt if the nut does not unthread easily. Eventually and in an effort to save money some of the companies started shipping these ballcocks with a white metal nickel composite lock nut and coupling nut. Locate the coupling nut on the underside of the toilet tank.

To locate the supply valve follow the water supply line or hose from the underside of the tank to where it meets the supply valve at the wall. Don t twist the screwdriver until the plastic cools it ll then snap right off. Turn the handle on the supply valve all the way to the right to cut the water supply. Start by rocking the bolt by tightening then loosing this may be all you need to break through the rust.

Most of the better companies supplied a brass lock nut and a brass coupling nut to connect the water supply tube. I am trying to replace the valves inside the toilet tank. Empty the bucket and place it underneath the water supply line. Hold the bolts in place with the screwdriver as you turn the plastic nuts on the underside of the back of the toilet s bowl.

Grip the top of one of the bolts with adjustable pliers then fit an adjustable wrench around the nut. Hold the bolt steady while you turn the nut counterclockwise. I have tried every wrench i have crescent plumbers and locking pliers and now the nuts won t come off and the tube and valve are moving instead when i. I have done this before and always seem to have a problem.

Heat the tip of an old screwdriver and it ll split the nut when it melts through to the shank. Loosen the nuts with an adjustable wrench. Some nuts have wings that you can grasp with your fingers. Then finish loosening the nut with your fingers.

Use a pair of pliers to just loosen the coupling nut. Place the plastic nuts in a safe location and pull up on the back of the toilet s seat. Shut the water supply off for the toilet where you will be removing the lock nuts.