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Helpful video. Wanted to be sure about the placement of everything. As mentioned before this man did forget the this plastic washer. Do not forget that washer. Also the placement of the valve position does matter. From what I have learned it should be in the same position as original or toward the back of the tank if you’re not sure.
TH-cam is an amazing resource. I was having problems removing my Kohler Wellworth flush handle (i.e. trip lever). I couldn't easily slide the nut over the right angle turn on the plastic lever arm, and I didn't want to force it because 99% off the time I will break things. I gave up and searched youtube and yours was the 4th video on the subject. I fast forwarded to your part where you removed the nut, and low-and-behold you had the same problem I encountered. You confirmed that you had to give the nut some persuasion and give it a good "tug". It worked, and I think this was the first time I didn't break the object I was working on. Bravo to your video and thanks for taking the time to post it!
I have the exact Kohler two piece and after replacing the fill valve, I realized that it is the flush valve that is the problem. I have a handyman friend who is very good with his job but had never replace a Kohler flush valve before. You videos help us so much. Very details and clear step by step instructions. Thank you for your wonderful video.
Appreciated the vid, helped a lot! Couple of tips that helped me... a) instead of a plumbers wrench I bought a 2.5 inch hexagonal wrench for toilet flush valve nut . Fit the exterior gasket/nut perfectly. Got it cheaper on ebay. 2) even after replacing the flush valve, I was still seeing a slow drain from the tank to the toilet. Eventually discovered that the top of the drain hole in the bottom of the tank had a slight imperfection that was allowing water through. Solution was to smear waterproof silicone faucet grease onto the gasket at the bottom of the flush valve (the one that seats inside the tank) and also around the top rim of the drain hole itself. It worked, at least for now. Can't say it will last a long time, we'll see.
I bought the Kohler silent fill valve and flush valve kits on Amazon. They were both Kohler original parts. Based the purchases on the number inside the tank lid, and a Kohler list of parts that I found online for my particular toilet unit. Found this great instruction video for the flush valve. Great info. Realized that I would also need plumbers pliers, I purchased those in the midst of the replacement, however, I’m not sure they were as useful as they could have been because the “nut” is recessed 🤷🏻♀️ in the big black washer thingy and very hard to tighten with the pliers due to that. Also, I’m a woman and it was really difficult to ensure the valve inside the tank didn’t turn, which it did several times while tightening the nut on the outside bottom of the tank. That was a lesson in frustration. I didn’t have the strength to hold the valve with one hand in the tank, while tightening with the other hand 😳. That took me a while of checking, loosening the nut, realigning the valve, and doing it again, and again, and again. One or two more hands would have been better, but I’m persistent and wanted to get it done today. I got it all together, also replacing the flush handle and the water supply line. When I was cleaning up, a big plastic washer fell out of the flush valve box. Upon looking at the box picture, it should have gone under the nut. I rechecked this video and it appears it was also missed in the video. So will take all apart tomorrow and redo with that big washer 😫. I have a socket set which really helped in the tight space under the tank to tighten the three bolts (tank to bowl) with the ratchet wrench. I’ve done the above in the past for another toilet. I do not remember it taking me as long as it did today…and certainly do not remember the recessed nut. The design of that recessed nut and black washer that envelopes it is just a head shaker for sure. Why???? At any rate…thank you for the how to. It helped to see someone actually do an instillation with the same parts. Edit July 12, 2021: took the tank off again this a.m. to insert the plastic washer under the valve nut that was in the box, but not used as I had not seen it prior to watching this video, and did not find it till after I was done yesterday (it goes between the black gasket and the nut that secures the valve under the tank). Miraculously (or not so 😅) the valve did not turn this time when tightened with the correct plastic washer, that again, does come in the box. It was literally a breeze to tighten with the plumbers pliers with the washer. Just ensure you use it…even if the video does not indicate it.
I know colors completely different than the other toilets and requires different parts this video was a learning project for me also I’m glad it helped and thanks for watching
I need to perform the same repair given a Kohler toilet tank-to-base interface gasket leak. Anticipating that getting the 2+" plastic nut off would be a challenge, even with plumber's pliers, after some research I found the "2.5-Inch Wrench (for toilet flush valve nut) - Solid HDPE plastic" custom wrench offered by GarrenToolCompany via eBay and ordered it. Looks like the perfect solution. Hopefully that will make quick and easy work of the nut removal and replacement without damage to the parts. I'll let you know.
Very helpful tutorial. These toilets are different from the normal setup so as the gentleman said you must get kohler parts. Thanks for doing this video
There is a part in the box that he does not mention. It is a thin flat washer that fits onto the threads of the flush valve, between the black 3 prong gasket and the large nut. At 12:40 in the video, he does not put the washer in place. It may or may not act as an additional gasket but what it definitely does is eliminate the friction between the nut and the black rubber, making it easier to tighten the nut.
*THE FLAT WASHER UNDER THE NUT IS IMPORTANT. IT STOPS THE NUT FROM RIPPING INTO THE RUBBER. THE THIN METAL ALSO HELPS DISTIBUTE THE TIGHTENING LOAD EQUALLY AMONGST THE RUBBER. AS THE TANK MOVES FROM WEIGHT OF WATER AND VIBRATES, WHEN SOMEONE SITS,, THIS MAY LEAK WITHOUT IT, AT SOME POINT. AS TANK SETTLES.* THE BOX SHOWS MORE WASHERS/GASKETS? ARE THERE MORE PARTS YOU CHOSE NOT TO INSTALL? DID YOU REUSE THE SUPPLY LINE? AT START MENTIONED WILL BE A NEW ONE. HAVE A CONNECTED SHARK BITE HATE TO THROW IT OUT. GREAT VIDEO!!!
Great video!! I just ordered the part from Kohler and the wrench from Homedepot. I'm hoping it goes smoothly. Just installed it and no leaks. Thanks for your help!!!
Replaced the my Kohler flush valve and there are no leaks. Thank you so much for this video. It saved me a lot of time and mistakes.. Just as an aside, I have a Kohler K4512. The bolt kit that Kohler recommended this toilet came with a lot of gaskets that were not necessary. Just the bolt, a thin gasket that was used before with the old bolt, a washer and a nut were all that were needed. Part diagrams can be found at kohler.com/serviceparts.
"There she goes" lol. Thanks for this vid, it was helpful. I should've swiveled my tank a tiny bit more before tightening bolts as it's a bit off level and a bit closer to the wall on one back corner but it's working fine so I'm good with it.
Your information is great but your camera work doesn't allow me to see what your hands are doing all the time. But all in all it was very helpful. Thanks.
*FYI FELLOW DIY LOWES HAS THE ENTIRE KIT WITH THE THREE BOLT GASKET AND A 3 INCH WRENCH FOR $30.00. HD DOESNT CARRY IT. AT HD HAVE TO BUY KOHLER GASKET $15 plus FLUSH/FILL KIT $21. oR kOHLER fLUSH vALVE WITH gASKET $30 PLUS FLUIDMASTER FILL VALVE $8-15. W/30 KIT, MINUS 3 BOLT GASKET IS $21. SO IF YOU DONT NEED THAT 3 BOLT GASKET BUY THE $20 DOLLAR KIT. SAME VALVES BY FLUID MASTER.GOOD LUCK. THANKS FOR VIDEO*
Mr. Leeman, you forgot the slip washer that goes on the three lobe rubber gasket under the tank. I don't know why Kohler does not supply it with the flush valve or whoever the maker of the valve is. You need this slip washer between the Nut and the gasket because the nut will friction too much on the rubber therefore wrinkling the rubber gasket and then be prone to leak.
It was in the box! I just left that same info in my comment. I would have looked for it if I saw this installer include it. I will definitely redo mine again tomorrow and include it. There is obviously a purpose for it. Glad to see someone else caught that.
Great video, Tom - very helpful. At time stamp 17:45 you are re-using the old plastic nuts that you removed at time stamp 4:00. Then later, at time stamp 19:35 one of the retaining nuts is visible and again at 19:47 - the rearmost nut they are the metal nuts that came with the kit. Was there some issue with the plastic nut you were trying to re-use?
Good question you could’ve use the old plastic ones that I took off but I found that I didn’t need that rubber washer and it was easier just to put on the metal washer and nut, but anything that will hold it or pull it and make a good seal should work Good luck and thanks for watching
*_QUESTION, WHEN INSTALLING THE THREE WAY GASKET AND INSERTING INTO TANK HOLES. DID YOU FIND THAT THE RUBBER INSERTS PROTRUDE PAST THE TANK BOTTOM ABOUT 1/2"_*
My grandfather told me that all you need is duck tape, a pair of channel locks, and a Phillips head screwdriver I’m not sure if he’s right or wrong oh and a hammer good luck thanks for watching
Do yourself a favor and don’t buy kholer , good quality but not worth it especially if need repair, plumbers hate them , they will charge extra for it is more work just to figure what parts are needed.
Ladies ... don't have a dad/uncle/brother or anyone you can rely on for advice ...
FOLLOW THIS MAN ...
reliable & easy to follow instructions, just like you're dad would give you.
Thank You, Sir!
Thanks and thanks for watching
Helpful video. Wanted to be sure about the placement of everything. As mentioned before this man did forget the this plastic washer. Do not forget that washer. Also the placement of the valve position does matter. From what I have learned it should be in the same position as original or toward the back of the tank if you’re not sure.
Thanks for the tips. Good luck on your install thank you for watching.
TH-cam is an amazing resource. I was having problems removing my Kohler Wellworth flush handle (i.e. trip lever). I couldn't easily slide the nut over the right angle turn on the plastic lever arm, and I didn't want to force it because 99% off the time I will break things. I gave up and searched youtube and yours was the 4th video on the subject. I fast forwarded to your part where you removed the nut, and low-and-behold you had the same problem I encountered. You confirmed that you had to give the nut some persuasion and give it a good "tug". It worked, and I think this was the first time I didn't break the object I was working on. Bravo to your video and thanks for taking the time to post it!
Oh that’s great to hear. Glad you got it fixed and thanks for watching.
I have the exact Kohler two piece and after replacing the fill valve, I realized that it is the flush valve that is the problem. I have a handyman friend who is very good with his job but had never replace a Kohler flush valve before. You videos help us so much. Very details and clear step by step instructions. Thank you for your wonderful video.
Glad that I could help and thank you for watching
Thanks for the vid bud. Glad I watched before attempting. You just saved me a ton of time. Much love to you and yours
Glad to hear it! Thank you for watching. Happy new year.
Appreciated the vid, helped a lot! Couple of tips that helped me... a) instead of a plumbers wrench I bought a 2.5 inch hexagonal wrench for toilet flush valve nut . Fit the exterior gasket/nut perfectly. Got it cheaper on ebay. 2) even after replacing the flush valve, I was still seeing a slow drain from the tank to the toilet. Eventually discovered that the top of the drain hole in the bottom of the tank had a slight imperfection that was allowing water through. Solution was to smear waterproof silicone faucet grease onto the gasket at the bottom of the flush valve (the one that seats inside the tank) and also around the top rim of the drain hole itself. It worked, at least for now. Can't say it will last a long time, we'll see.
Excellent tips thank you so much. Appreciate it. And thanks for watching.
Just wanted to express my appreciation for this video. My toilet has had a slow leak for a while and this video helped me fix it. Thank you
Glad I could help. Enjoy your new toilet. Thanks for watching.
I bought the Kohler silent fill valve and flush valve kits on Amazon. They were both Kohler original parts. Based the purchases on the number inside the tank lid, and a Kohler list of parts that I found online for my particular toilet unit.
Found this great instruction video for the flush valve. Great info. Realized that I would also need plumbers pliers, I purchased those in the midst of the replacement, however, I’m not sure they were as useful as they could have been because the “nut” is recessed 🤷🏻♀️ in the big black washer thingy and very hard to tighten with the pliers due to that. Also, I’m a woman and it was really difficult to ensure the valve inside the tank didn’t turn, which it did several times while tightening the nut on the outside bottom of the tank. That was a lesson in frustration. I didn’t have the strength to hold the valve with one hand in the tank, while tightening with the other hand 😳. That took me a while of checking, loosening the nut, realigning the valve, and doing it again, and again, and again. One or two more hands would have been better, but I’m persistent and wanted to get it done today. I got it all together, also replacing the flush handle and the water supply line. When I was cleaning up, a big plastic washer fell out of the flush valve box. Upon looking at the box picture, it should have gone under the nut. I rechecked this video and it appears it was also missed in the video. So will take all apart tomorrow and redo with that big washer 😫.
I have a socket set which really helped in the tight space under the tank to tighten the three bolts (tank to bowl) with the ratchet wrench.
I’ve done the above in the past for another toilet. I do not remember it taking me as long as it did today…and certainly do not remember the recessed nut. The design of that recessed nut and black washer that envelopes it is just a head shaker for sure. Why????
At any rate…thank you for the how to. It helped to see someone actually do an instillation with the same parts.
Edit July 12, 2021: took the tank off again this a.m. to insert the plastic washer under the valve nut that was in the box, but not used as I had not seen it prior to watching this video, and did not find it till after I was done yesterday (it goes between the black gasket and the nut that secures the valve under the tank). Miraculously (or not so 😅) the valve did not turn this time when tightened with the correct plastic washer, that again, does come in the box. It was literally a breeze to tighten with the plumbers pliers with the washer. Just ensure you use it…even if the video does not indicate it.
I know colors completely different than the other toilets and requires different parts this video was a learning project for me also I’m glad it helped and thanks for watching
Will no doubt be going through this again in the future. I think I have it down now! I would rather do it myself than pay a plumber! Thanks again!
I need to perform the same repair given a Kohler toilet tank-to-base interface gasket leak. Anticipating that getting the 2+" plastic nut off would be a challenge, even with plumber's pliers, after some research I found the "2.5-Inch Wrench (for toilet flush valve nut) - Solid HDPE plastic" custom wrench offered by GarrenToolCompany via eBay and ordered it. Looks like the perfect solution. Hopefully that will make quick and easy work of the nut removal and replacement without damage to the parts. I'll let you know.
Very helpful tutorial. These toilets are different from the normal setup so as the gentleman said you must get kohler parts. Thanks for doing this video
Glad it was helpful! and thank you for watching!
Thanks for posting. Your video was really helpful to me in replacing a flush valve in a Kohler 4620.
You are welcome! thanks for watching
There is a part in the box that he does not mention. It is a thin flat washer that fits onto the threads of the flush valve, between the black 3 prong gasket and the large nut. At 12:40 in the video, he does not put the washer in place. It may or may not act as an additional gasket but what it definitely does is eliminate the friction between the nut and the black rubber, making it easier to tighten the nut.
Excellent tip
*THE FLAT WASHER UNDER THE NUT IS IMPORTANT. IT STOPS THE NUT FROM RIPPING INTO THE RUBBER. THE THIN METAL ALSO HELPS DISTIBUTE THE TIGHTENING LOAD EQUALLY AMONGST THE RUBBER. AS THE TANK MOVES FROM WEIGHT OF WATER AND VIBRATES, WHEN SOMEONE SITS,, THIS MAY LEAK WITHOUT IT, AT SOME POINT. AS TANK SETTLES.* THE BOX SHOWS MORE WASHERS/GASKETS? ARE THERE MORE PARTS YOU CHOSE NOT TO INSTALL? DID YOU REUSE THE SUPPLY LINE? AT START MENTIONED WILL BE A NEW ONE. HAVE A CONNECTED SHARK BITE HATE TO THROW IT OUT. GREAT VIDEO!!!
@@PostUp_Time excellent tips. Thanks for the info.
Great video!! I just ordered the part from Kohler and the wrench from Homedepot. I'm hoping it goes smoothly. Just installed it and no leaks. Thanks for your help!!!
Very helpful video and just in time for me to change my flush valve. LOVED your camera work. Could see everything you did. Wish me luck! ;)
Replaced the my Kohler flush valve and there are no leaks. Thank you so much for this video. It saved me a lot of time and mistakes.. Just as an aside, I have a Kohler K4512. The bolt kit that Kohler recommended this toilet came with a lot of gaskets that were not necessary. Just the bolt, a thin gasket that was used before with the old bolt, a washer and a nut were all that were needed. Part diagrams can be found at kohler.com/serviceparts.
Thank you. So easy. My first turlet repair.
You're welcome! Enjoy your fixed toilet thanks for watching
Nice job for getting good parts!
Thanks good luck on your install and thanks for watching
"There she goes" lol. Thanks for this vid, it was helpful. I should've swiveled my tank a tiny bit more before tightening bolts as it's a bit off level and a bit closer to the wall on one back corner but it's working fine so I'm good with it.
Thanks and thanks for watching
WHILE CHECKING LEVEL, CHECK THE BOTTOM BOWL IF ITS LEVEL FIRST. OTHERWISE TOP MAY BE LEVEL BUT NOT EQUALLY TIGHTENED BECAUSE BOTTOM BOWL IS CROOKED.
Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!
Glad you like it!
Your information is great but your camera work doesn't allow me to see what your hands are doing all the time. But all in all it was very helpful. Thanks.
I bought some new camera holders so hopefully my shaking will dissipate thanks for watching
*FYI FELLOW DIY LOWES HAS THE ENTIRE KIT WITH THE THREE BOLT GASKET AND A 3 INCH WRENCH FOR $30.00. HD DOESNT CARRY IT. AT HD HAVE TO BUY KOHLER GASKET $15 plus FLUSH/FILL KIT $21. oR kOHLER fLUSH vALVE WITH gASKET $30 PLUS FLUIDMASTER FILL VALVE $8-15. W/30 KIT, MINUS 3 BOLT GASKET IS $21. SO IF YOU DONT NEED THAT 3 BOLT GASKET BUY THE $20 DOLLAR KIT. SAME VALVES BY FLUID MASTER.GOOD LUCK. THANKS FOR VIDEO*
Thanks for the excellent information
thank you for the info.
Thank you, brother! Incredibly helpful.
Very welcome!
Mr. Leeman, you forgot the slip washer that goes on the three lobe rubber gasket under the tank. I don't know why Kohler does not supply it with the flush valve or whoever the maker of the valve is. You need this slip washer between the Nut and the gasket because the nut will friction too much on the rubber therefore wrinkling the rubber gasket and then be prone to leak.
excellent tip thanks
It was in the box! I just left that same info in my comment. I would have looked for it if I saw this installer include it. I will definitely redo mine again tomorrow and include it. There is obviously a purpose for it. Glad to see someone else caught that.
Great video, Tom - very helpful. At time stamp 17:45 you are re-using the old plastic nuts that you removed at time stamp 4:00. Then later, at time stamp 19:35 one of the retaining nuts is visible and again at 19:47 - the rearmost nut they are the metal nuts that came with the kit. Was there some issue with the plastic nut you were trying to re-use?
Good question you could’ve use the old plastic ones that I took off but I found that I didn’t need that rubber washer and it was easier just to put on the metal washer and nut, but anything that will hold it or pull it and make a good seal should work Good luck and thanks for watching
*_QUESTION, WHEN INSTALLING THE THREE WAY GASKET AND INSERTING INTO TANK HOLES. DID YOU FIND THAT THE RUBBER INSERTS PROTRUDE PAST THE TANK BOTTOM ABOUT 1/2"_*
Yes, it goes in there really far
Thank you so much! I especially appreciated your comment that this sort of thing is never easy! I thought it was just me!
Excellent job keep up the good work thanks for watching
Good job but you forgot the big washer. It's a whitish clear plastic and when it sits in the bottom of the box it's hard to see.
Excellent tip thanks and thanks for watching
I think those three rubber washers you put on the bottom before the plastic nuts go INSIDE the tank to prevent leaks?
Good tips
Thank you so much Tom !!
My pleasure good luck on your installation a new toilet
Thanks, this helped a lot.
My pleasure good luck on your fix and thanks for watching
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Good luck on your project and thanks for watching.
You never showed us the Kohler kit you purchased at Home Depot. Is it a standard valve replacement kit, if so, does it a specific number 🤔
I would have to look it up I think I got lucky and found one at Home Depot
@@TomLeeman Will a Universal Fluidmaster valve work?
Will a Fluidmaster Universal flush valve work?
Yes, I think it will. You could try.
You forgot your nylon washer under the nylon nut. I hope it doesn't leak. It will get tighter with the nylon washer.
Thanks for the notes in the info and thanks for watching
I like those pliers where did you get them ?
I think I got them at Home Depot thanks for watching
Where did you get your parts from?
Home Depot
"We don't like directions do we?" HAHAHAHAHA
The first thing I throw away
@@TomLeeman well thats dumb
omg thank you a lot
You are welcome good luck on your job thanks for watching
*PICTURE ON THE BOX LOOKED LIKE IT HAD MORE GASKET LAYERS*
Yes, it did
I think it will
Why does everyone think that a pair of Channel loks are the only tool made.
My grandfather told me that all you need is duck tape, a pair of channel locks, and a Phillips head screwdriver I’m not sure if he’s right or wrong oh and a hammer good luck thanks for watching
Do yourself a favor and don’t buy kholer , good quality but not worth it especially if need repair, plumbers hate them , they will charge extra for it is more work just to figure what parts are needed.
Kohler definitely is more expensive and they’re hard to work on for sure I found that out replacing my mom’s toilet good luck thanks for watching