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Cannot remove old tiolet seat as the nut imbedded in the ceremic appars to be cross threaded

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Cut the head off from top use a dremel ,wizard or drill with a cut off wheel or sawsall use very carefully and support nut so it doesnt rattle and crack porcelain

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