I need to replace the button on my dual flush and for some reason its only an extra couple of quid to buy the whole new unit rather than just the button! This part is fine, its easy to fit. My problem though is that I cant get my cistern off.
The main issue is that the plastic wing nuts just don't move as the bolts are seized up and rusty. Not only that but the toilet is in the corner of the bathroom, so on the right hand side, although i can just about get my hand in underneath there isn't really much room to fiddle around. On the left hand side i am restricted by the water pipe.
Going in through the cistern i can see the bolt heads however they are completely rusted and corroded and no screwdriver will be getting them out i don't think.
I still want to carry on with the job, not go back to just changing the button as the bolt could do with replacing in case there ever is a more serious issue that needs doing to it.
I sprayed some 3 in 1 oil on it them as much as i could yesterday but that doesn't seem to have helped in any way.
So now i'm just trying to think what my options are as i don't want to damage the toilet at all.
Has anyone else got any magical tips that will make this a breeze? Its been pretty frustrating so far!
The main issue is that the plastic wing nuts just don't move as the bolts are seized up and rusty. Not only that but the toilet is in the corner of the bathroom, so on the right hand side, although i can just about get my hand in underneath there isn't really much room to fiddle around. On the left hand side i am restricted by the water pipe.
Going in through the cistern i can see the bolt heads however they are completely rusted and corroded and no screwdriver will be getting them out i don't think.
I still want to carry on with the job, not go back to just changing the button as the bolt could do with replacing in case there ever is a more serious issue that needs doing to it.
I sprayed some 3 in 1 oil on it them as much as i could yesterday but that doesn't seem to have helped in any way.
So now i'm just trying to think what my options are as i don't want to damage the toilet at all.
- Can i drill in to the bolts through the top of the cistern or is there danger of shattering the cistern itself?]
- I know hacksaw may be most peoples first suggestion but its just having the room to get in somewhere to do it. I could possibly try in between the very small gap between cistern and basin but i don't want the blade to scratch the good part of the toilet.
- Blow torch is not really an option, mainly as I cant really see where i'm going and wouldn't like my head down there with it. Plus I don't own one.
Has anyone else got any magical tips that will make this a breeze? Its been pretty frustrating so far!