The toilet tank is leaking through the bolts, but the bolts are so rusted I can't remove them. I can't afford a plumber right now, but would like to stop using bucket-fulls of water to flush. My husband wants to use a sealant to stop the leaking. Is this feasible?
Plumbing – Using a sealant to stop a toilet tank leak
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Best Answer
You can cut the bolts off with a mini hacksaw. The rubber washers inside the tank are shot, and that's what's causing your leak. You can fix it for $10.
Mini hacksaw: https://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-mini-hacksaw-65341.html
Tank bolts: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-2-Pack-Bolts/1001094052