The answer was to squeze the foam gasket between two flat boards for an overnight, and presto it fell together easily. Byron
SOURCE: I cant get the new flush valve on my kohler 3386
The foam gasket stays on the inside of the tank, the only part that gets pushed through the hole is the hard plastic threaded part, then you add the rubber washer and the nut from underneath.
SOURCE: K4608 toilet. Ingenium flush valve. Constant
Yes. If it still leaks after replacing the flapper then you may need to replace the entire flush valve but that is very rare.
Fluid master in my opinion makes the best most reliable replacement flappers or you can go with the OEM parts.
SOURCE: Water leaking from around the
Use a gripping pair of pliers but still be gentle hold the assembly and then try to turn it make sure you are not turning it the wrong way in plumbing somethings turn the opposite direction than normal when tighting and loosening
SOURCE: Can't install new Kohler rialto Flush Value
First things first, remove the fill valve, and the flush handle mechanism. This will give you plenty of room to work with the flush valve. Before installing flush valve lubricate tabs with plumbers grease. Now put on a pair of work gloves, pushed down very hard and turn the tabs should slide easy because of the grease. Remember do not alter the gasket, the gasket needs to be compressed to do its job. I know removing the fill valve and the flush handle seems like a pain, but there is no way to get your hands in the proper position to install the flush valve assembly.
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