Fixing a toilet - a crappy job

belfert · September 04, 2017, 08:04:11 PM

I have a Thetford Aria toilet that the fill valve was broken. I thought it would be an easy fix, but it was not to be. The nut holding the metal actuator to the fill valve was rusted on. I ended up have to basically dismantle the entire toilet to get the nut off. I had to remove the "poop chute" and the slide valve assembly to get enough access to the nut so I could use a cordless impact driver to get the nut off. I had to install the new valve three times due to a comedy of errors. The "poop chute" was a major pain to get reassembled properly and took multiple attempts. The only good thing is I was able to get everything cleaned up real good. (Yes, I wore gloves.)

It only took two hours, but seemed like an eternity. I still haven't tested it as I can't get the spring hose clamp back on. It was really hot inside my bus and sweat was pouring off my arms. The bus is covered so I couldn't turn on the A/C.

Zephod · September 04, 2017, 08:25:51 PM

Bet that was stinky!

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windtrader · September 04, 2017, 08:56:03 PM

Understand that job! Last week, I replaced the ring holding the studs to the toilet base. All nice and good except it is misaligned. Going to pull the toilet off and turn it about 15 degrees. Stuff something in the hole; worked for me to cut the wonderful odor.

belfert · September 05, 2017, 05:20:46 AM

It didn't smell much at all becaus I rinsed the tank well after last use.

oltrunt · September 05, 2017, 07:37:26 PM

No S%$@! When I started the build on my little skoolie, I was fortunate to have been given a 5 th wheel trailer for parts for free. Free is good---mostly. I was able to use the holding tanks, the stove and space heater and a bunch of electrical stuff. The problem was that the toilet (and black tank) were full. To the brim if you get the picture. Wiffey wouldn't hear of using the salvaged toilet--let alone listen to the pains I went to to clean it up. The brand new Thetford toilet works just fine. Just saying. Jack

Oonrahnjay · September 06, 2017, 04:41:59 AM

Quote from: oltrunt on September 05, 2017, 07:37:26 PM... The brand new Thetford toilet works just fine. Just saying. Jack

Hear ya. Sometimes, the money you spend is REALLY worth it!

Zephod · September 06, 2017, 07:27:23 AM

Quote from: Oonrahnjay on September 06, 2017, 04:41:59 AM
Hear ya. Sometimes, the money you spend is REALLY worth it!

I still like my bucket, conveniently placed by the side door for quick emptying :p

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belfert · September 06, 2017, 11:01:09 AM

Quote from: oltrunt on September 05, 2017, 07:37:26 PM
No S%$@! When I started the build on my little skoolie, I was fortunate to have been given a 5 th wheel trailer for parts for free. Free is good---mostly. I was able to use the holding tanks, the stove and space heater and a bunch of electrical stuff. The problem was that the toilet (and black tank) were full. To the brim if you get the picture. Wiffey wouldn't hear of using the salvaged toilet--let alone listen to the pains I went to to clean it up. The brand new Thetford toilet works just fine. Just saying. Jack

My toilet was purchased new. I don't know why the fill valve failed, but it did.

belfert · September 11, 2017, 10:19:14 AM

I finally got my toilet project finished yesterday. I hadn't had time to fill the water tank to test it until this weekend. I pushed the flush pedal and nothing. I had to rip out the toilet again and figured out the cable came loose from the pedal. Put it back together and nothing again. I finally realized I had turned the toilet off at the manifold in the luggage bay. It worked great once I turned that on. The fill valve has been over 12 hours with no leaks so far.

brmax · September 11, 2017, 10:44:55 AM

Im gonna take a step forward and say, Great job!
Although its difficult its obvious, your
Happy that Crappy job is down or done

Floyd