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I have found there is some yellow stuff at one of the wing nut bolts fixing the toilet cistern to the toilet base (as in the photo). The toilet is a push button type. Currently there is no leak and the bolt below seems good. I just wonder whether the yellow bit indicated the bolt (inside the cistern) is rusting and at some point there will be a leak? Any advice is much appreciated.
 

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Doesn't look bad I would leave well alone just check from time to time.
It may just be splashes of wee / water creeping between the pan and cistern, tightening the nut is unlikely to help at all.
 
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Thanks. @andy, here is the picture. How do I replace it? Just remove the wingnut and the whole thing will come out? The toolstation product you quoted does not look like the same as mine...
 

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That is the correct part in the link.

This link will show you how to remove the cistern:.


Andy
 
from the photo inside the cistern, do I have to replace the connector? currently there is no leak outside. I am not good at DIY at all and I am worried I may make things worse if I have a go myself. Thanks again.
 
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I am not good at DIY at all and I am worried I may make things worse if I have a go myself. Thanks again.
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Ok, Don't touch it, you could buy all the parts and have them ready or if it is leaking now then call a plumber to replace the parts.

Andy
 
A simple fix (bodge) would be to bail out the cistern and mop dry then put a generous splodge of Fernox LSX leak sealer over and around the bolt head, if you are worried. Or as said a plumber would have no trouble fitting the bits and a new doughnut washer.(y)
 
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