How to replace a leaky WC Cistern syphon

[siliconeseal]

Looking at the state of the wingnuts I can see (one is already missing so that save some work) you'll probably be able to break them off with a good pair of pliers... Then minimal work with cut off blade. Multi tool is best if you have one?

I've attached a photo of my Dremel with a diamond cutter blade mounted in it. Dremel was one of the earliest (if not the earliest) manufacturers of multi-tools.

 

[siliconeseal]

Please take a look at the two attached photos of the water inlet into the cistern, and advise on the best way to detach the cistern from the inlet. IMG_9475_Anno shows both sides of the inlet across the cistern wall, IMG_9476 is a closeup of the inlet on the outside of the cistern wall.

I was thinking of undoing Nuts A & B in photo IMG_9475_Anno and then pulling the cistern to the left of the photo, away from the inlet tube. Is this the best way to do this or have you a better idea?

 

[denso13]

Loosen here and disconnect the cistern.

 

[siliconeseal]

Loosen here and disconnect the cistern.

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Thank you Denso!