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LordPhartsalot t1_j1nosqe wrote

Since you want to discard the lot to replace it, you are free to hack anyway you can to free it up. So you could use a hacksaw to cut through the plastic and metal starting at the threads just inside the toilet tank, or you could cut through the plastic lever arm enough to free the set-screw up (and then use pliers if needed).

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Simple-Team6916 t1_j1nwma9 wrote

Hey I didn't include this in my photo but the metal rod you see extending through the piece with the screw stuck in it goes all the way to the handle which is broken, so I'm assuming I wouldn't be able to cut through with a hacksaw.

I think I'll try the second idea though I'll just have to find my hacksaw lol

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LordPhartsalot t1_j1nx673 wrote

That's why I said "plastic and metal" and yeah a hacksaw with a blade intended for metal should do just fine on that, it's not like that metal rod is titanium ... but sure, try the other way first, no problem, might be easier.

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Simple-Team6916 t1_j1nzhar wrote

Oh didn't see you said that, thanks for the help. Will give it a go tomorrow:)

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Fmlyhmalm t1_j1qayz1 wrote

Its just brass it will easily cut with a hacksaw

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