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I have a problem with an overtightened water pipe connector at the back of the toilet. It isn't an ordinarynut type connector, it has wings sticking out. Not enough room to get a grip with pliers

Rv toilet, Thetford, about 20 years old

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I agree with plumbers wrench and also try heating then cooling it if its metal this will loosen it. if its plastic and can be replaced cut it.

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Get a plumber's wrench to reach under or cut it off.

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I believe you need what's called a bath tap wrench and it looks like the attached photo.
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http://gerberonline.com/fileLib/Toilets%20Ultra%20Flush%20IS.pdf

Should this direct link not work for you, here is the page it came from,
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It's on the right side -> Installation Instruction (PDF)
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