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JEEPONLY · 10-27-2017, 04:22 PM

About four years ago I replaced an old, low-sitting, 5 gal. flusher with a higher-sitting 1.6 gal. flusher. When I got it apart, things looked pretty clean, all things considered. The problem that arose was that the metal ring (that holds the bolts) had a 5 inch id., which was needed to fit over the pipe. I couldn't find a replacement as it seemed everything available is 4 inch id. As gross as it may sound, the old metal ring was barely rusted, and barely bent. I straightened it out, thoroughly cleaned it, and gave it several coats of Rustoleum primer and finish paint.

Has anyone come across this problem? Believe me, I reused the original ring, because NO ONE could sell me one like it!

10-27-2017, 04:22 PM	#17
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 702 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Toilet Replacement About four years ago I replaced an old, low-sitting, 5 gal. flusher with a higher-sitting 1.6 gal. flusher. When I got it apart, things looked pretty clean, all things considered. The problem that arose was that the metal ring (that holds the bolts) had a 5 inch id., which was needed to fit over the pipe. I couldn't find a replacement as it seemed everything available is 4 inch id. As gross as it may sound, the old metal ring was barely rusted, and barely bent. I straightened it out, thoroughly cleaned it, and gave it several coats of Rustoleum primer and finish paint. Has anyone come across this problem? Believe me, I reused the original ring, because NO ONE could sell me one like it!