Leaking toilet

[crist]

I have recently tiled my downstairs bathroom, but when I came to reinstall the toilet I found that it was leaking when flushed. The leak comes from where the cistern joins the bowl. I have noticed that the rubber seal on the bottom of the cistern (does this have a specific name?) appears worse for wear and is partly coming away from the cistern.

I'm assuming the best course of action is to replace it, if so what do I ask for? Also is there anything else I should do to make sure the repair is effective? Any advice gratefully received!

 

[breezer]

dont take this as gospel, but they are usualy called gaskests.

so google for gasket for your brand of loo (i just did and some do show)

 

[jay1]

is it a close coupled w.c? if it is then its the doughnut that needs replacing.

 

[breezer]

well the colour is right

 

[crist]

It is a close coupled toilet. I'll check out gaskets, the doughnut doesn't look quite right.

Thanks for your time and help!

 

[RigidRaider]

The old doughnut won't look much like the new as it will have collapsed.