Toilet nut

[just pumps]

Sounds as if the stem is hitting the pan under the cistern which is all wrong.

Are the cistern and the toilet pan the same brand and colour I wonder.

 

[Ricky786]

Sounds as if the stem is hitting the pan under the cistern which is all wrong.

Are the cistern and the toilet pan the same brand and colour I wonder.

They seem to be the same colour. The cistern has lost its colour slightly due to age but only the inside. Being the same brand I have no clue.

 

[terryplumb]

Looking at the picture ,the threaded tail of the valve doesn't appear to be anywhere near the pan ,and if it was the nut would certainly hit the pan first as it's a much larger diameter.

 

[Ricky786]

Looking at the picture ,the threaded tail of the valve doesn't appear to be anywhere near the pan ,and if it was the nut would certainly hit the pan first as it's a much larger diameter.

When it’s straight you can’t screw the nut it will hit the corner ever so slightly. I think I made a mistake in my reply to you. I meant the nut not the stem my apologies

 

[terryplumb]

I assume it's one of those stupid plastic nuts ,with two " wings" sticking out ? If it is ,cut them off and it may well screw up. However ,if the valve itself is pushing against the inner walls of the cistern ,that's a problem, so change it.

 

[Ricky786]

I assume it's one of those stupid plastic nuts ,with two " wings" sticking out ? If it is ,cut them off and it may well screw up. However ,if the valve itself is pushing against the inner walls of the cistern ,that's a problem, so change it.

No worries just in case I’ll get that fill valve you said

 

[Ricky786]

I assume it's one of those stupid plastic nuts ,with two " wings" sticking out ? If it is ,cut them off and it may well screw up. However ,if the valve itself is pushing against the inner walls of the cistern ,that's a problem, so change it.

I assume it's one of those stupid plastic nuts ,with two " wings" sticking out ? If it is ,cut them off and it may well screw up. However ,if the valve itself is pushing against the inner walls of the cistern ,that's a problem, so change it.

I’m pretty sure this is the lock nut beneath the valve

 

[terryplumb]

The nut on the valve pic is one with the wings that stick out, and can hit the pan.
The other is just a hexagonal nut ,with no bits that stick out.

 

[Ricky786]

The nut on the valve pic is one with the wings that stick out, and can hit the pan.
The other is just a hexagonal nut ,with no bits that stick out.

If you zoom in you can see that it has something sticking out. Looks like your right best bet to cut them and screw it on. I’m not sure exactly but looks like it has something on the sides

 

[terryplumb]

It's the two " wings" that are sticking out !!

 

[Ricky786]

It's the two " wings" that are sticking out !!

Sorted then mate I’ll cut them off and should be good to go
Hopefully cutting them don’t make it worse for me knowing my luck lol

 

[terryplumb]

Ha ha, good luck. Let us know how you get on ,and get rid of all that silicone.

 

[Ricky786]

Ha ha, good luck. Let us know how you get on ,and get rid of all that silicone.

Will do most definitely
Appreciate the advice