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Jicand t1_itfojg0 wrote

Put a wrench on the nut underneath and then turn the screw. Right now that nut is just spinning with the screw

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jarvis513 t1_itfokk5 wrote

There's a plastic nut underneath, that is spinning with it. Reach around the back, underneath. Not in the bowl

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LostSoulOnFire t1_itfomxt wrote

Isnt there a nut on the other / bottom side below that you need to hold still from rotating?

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TheSimpleMind t1_itforl7 wrote

Hold the nut on the bottom with a pincer and get a phillips screwdriver.

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Eknoom t1_itfpeix wrote

Please use the correct sized Philips head driver for the size screw you’re working with

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infodawg t1_itfpnpx wrote

The people calling for a Philips screwdriver are drunk... That's a dual screw head ..

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Eknoom t1_itfr7ls wrote

Replying to crigsdigs (#186,921)

I can see it’s not the issue and I know it’s dual head. But op also attacked the job with two plain screw drivers, you can see the play in the screw head.

It’s better to use best practice

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phatee t1_itfw4we wrote

can you just push it out from the underside? like with a thin rod.

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jdanger71 t1_itg1z9c wrote

It’s plastic. Drill through the bastard.

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WheelsUpInThirty t1_itg7pad wrote

I’ve seen this movie, too. Took a hacksaw to remove the rusted screw. Wasn’t elegant, but got the job done.

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CommonConfusables t1_itgalkg wrote

What is your make/model of toilet that does not allow access to bolts?

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aptom203 t1_itget9x wrote

If a screw is just spinning and not biting anything, you can try applying some tension to it by getting a second screwdriver and prying the head up or to the side a little while you're turning it.

Might help the threads bite something and start unscrewing.

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NoAd3433 t1_itguvta wrote

Use locking pliers/mole grips. If you can get enough purchase you can wiggle those piss encrusted bolts side to side til it snaps. Works a treat on the cistern through bolts too. After learning this my life changed.

Edit: be careful when the bolt is near the porcelain!

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Head_Zombie214796 t1_ithn1fb wrote

take a hack saw or saws all with a pair of pliers just cut the bolt

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boythisisreallyhard t1_itia4j6 wrote

I just recently was trying the same thing on a Kohler, and ironically on the same side. Did that bolt break off? Because I got mine to spin, but the bog is spinning inside,, I ended up replacing the whole toilet

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