How am I supposed to fix this toilet?

[Dace]

I cant take the top off, who the hell designed this? Just the panel with the handle comes off, but that will just yank the handle off? Is this something as a non-plumber I have any hope of doing? The overflow is constantly dripping just outside, so I wanted to look at the toilet as it's likely the culprit.

Oh, and what on earth are those 2 holes there for above to right of handle??
Thanks.

 

[foxhole]

Given the state of that just take a hammer to it .
(It was probably installed with push button flush then changed to standard cistern .)

 

[HERTS P&D]

I would refuse to work on that toilet!

Andy

 

[foxhole]

I would refuse to work on that toilet!

Andy

Or sit on it

 

[oldbutnotdead]

That raised bit of wood will probably lift off- might need a gentle persuade with a baby wrecking bar or a screwdriver you hate.

 

[Wayners]

That lid top will slide or leaver off.

 

[Madrab]

Aye ... and a white techno suit, gloves up to the armpits and a FFP3 facemask

 

[Dace]

I would refuse to work on that toilet!

Andy

Is it that bad lol? The previous occupiers always used the worst possible workmen... I'm doing a leak test, the overflow pipe is dripping an increasing amount, but I hope its something I can ignore for a month, I can't handle any more of this crap atm.

 

[Madrab]

I can't handle any more of this crap

Pun intended?

It may not be that bad as pics can sometime put things in a bad light but even just going the black grime at the back of the pan behind the seat would give me the willies. Just a good clean with a brush and bleach would go a long way methinks.

Chances are it's the fill valve needs a new washer or just needs adjusting.

 

[CBW]

Aye ... and a white techno suit, gloves up to the armpits and a FFP3 facemask

I thought you were Scottish?

 

[Madrab]

I thought you were Scottish?

Yup ... that was the normal Friday night 'party in a field' garb up here, oh and don't forget the glow sticks Actually that came in a little more after my time.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Is it that bad lol?

YES, bloody clean your toilet!!!!

Andy

 

[Dace]

haha, if its just me fixing it, is ok if its stinky though, ill clean if i call a plumber.
I will look later to see if can remove the top bit and ill google how to check the likely causes, thanks!

 

[Dace]

Pun intended?

It may not be that bad as pics can sometime put things in a bad light but even just going the black grime at the back of the pan behind the seat would give me the willies. Just a good clean with a brush and bleach would go a long way methinks.

Chances are it's the fill valve needs a new washer or just needs adjusting.

yes was intended

 

[just pumps]

Wow what a load of wimps there are here!