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Kohler one-piece toilets - doc1 - 03-06-2017
I have two of these. After having the Korky hinge flappers fail one after another in about 8 months, I switched to the Kohler version. On one of the toilets, the little black plastic rod went right into the slots. It has worked well for more than 2 years now. On the other one (first Kohler flapper after a Korky flapper), I have tried everything to squeeze the little black rod into the slots. I heated it in hot water, I put a piece of wood behind it and tried to pry it in, twisting with a screwdriver. My hands are larger than Trump's, but not yuuuuge. I can't get my fingers behind the place where the rod goes and have sufficient pressure to pull/slide it in. It just seems to be too big to fit, no matter what I do. Has anyone else found a solution to replacing the flappers on these toilets?
RE: Kohler one-piece toilets - Lynden - 03-06-2017
It looks like the rod slides into the groove from either end rather than push into the groove from the back?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXzYIhhfOuA
RE: Kohler one-piece toilets - doc1 - 03-06-2017
Lynden, that wasn't among the 20 or so solutions I tried. As I look at the rod, I think you are exactly right. I'll try it in the morning and let you know if it worked. Many thanks.
RE: Kohler one-piece toilets - doc1 - 03-07-2017
Lynden, it took about 2 minutes to install it using your method. Again, Woodnet comes through. Thanks, Lynden.