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Well - I finally capitulated over the week-end - I couldn't get that nut off to replace the washer so I called in a plumber who also couldn't get the nut off despite all his expert tools! So I ordered the whole inlet thing off the Ideal Standard web-site so hopefully I can fit that OK. But I...

Thanks again Charnwood for your help - however I can't for the life of me undo the big nut - I have taken off the float valve arm to give me more access but the inlet pipe is in the way of a spanner - I own up to being useless but I'm always up for a try - is there a special tool I can buy from...

Thanks Mr Charnwood - I am at work now but I will do what you suggest when I get home this evening - will that then release the long white section under which the washer is located or am I completely on the wrong track? It looks as though it's cracked so I bought one from B&Q - the same make...

OK I'm understanding it a bit better - here is the link to my album //www.diynot.com/network/wendrick/albums/ :oops:

Thanks for the prompt response - I'm not sure how this system works - I have created an album for pics and uploaded a picture of the cistern on to the album - but if this method of sending pics doesn't work I can send it by e-mail - thanks again - Eric

I have the same problem as that recorded here and I think the solution is the washer but how do I remove the inlet pipe to get at the washer? It is about nine inches long and has the blue ball valve mechanism at the top of it but it's locked tight on to the base of cystern and I can't move it...