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.
Toilet unscrew lock nut.
Hold a hacksaw blade up to the nut where it meets the underside of the bowl.
Hold the bolt steady while you turn the nut counterclockwise.
Loosen the nuts with an adjustable wrench.
This time i cannot remove the two plastic nuts under the tank holding the metal intake tube to the tank and the valve.
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.
Step 3 spray penetrating lubricant in the threads of the plastic bolt if the nut does not unthread easily.
While turning these stabilize the bolt from above with a screwdriver.
Turn the handle on the supply valve all the way to the right to cut the water supply.
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.
Empty the bucket and place it underneath the water supply line.
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.
Then finish loosening the nut with your fingers.
Shut the water supply off for the toilet where you will be removing the lock nuts.
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Works great for kitchen sink holding nuts lav faucets.
Grip the top of one of the bolts with adjustable pliers then fit an adjustable wrench around the nut.
Try and avoid 12 point wrenches and sockets as they likely to slip and strip the bolt head.
Locate the coupling nut on the underside of the toilet tank.
Use a pair of pliers to just loosen the coupling nut.
If you can t grip the nuts with the wrench use a pair of pliers.
Try a 6 point wrench or socket on your seized nut bolt.
Start by rocking the bolt by tightening then loosing this may be all you need to break through the rust.
Once it begins turning release.
Another great tool i have found that is made by irwin tools is there original locking wrench.
I am trying to replace the valves inside the toilet tank.
When you unscrew the screw the pliers will hit against the toilet bowl and prevent the nut from turning and it will loosen.
Most of the better companies supplied a brass lock nut and a brass coupling nut to connect the water supply tube.
Place the plastic nuts in a safe location and pull up on the back of the toilet s seat.
Some nuts have wings that you can grasp with your fingers.
Don t twist the screwdriver until the plastic cools it ll then snap right off.
If the nuts don t have wings lock a pair of locking pliers around each one in turn.
