Article: Turn the water supply valve behind the toilet clockwise to turn off the water supply. Once the water’s been turned off, flush the toilet to empty out the tank. You can also use a cup or a shop vac to get the water out of the tank. These are the 2 or 3 bolt heads surrounding the flapper in the bottom of the tank. You’ll recognize the bolts by the rubber washers underneath them. Use a flathead screwdriver to hold the bolts in place. Then, with the adjustable wrench, turn the bolts clockwise underneath the tank to tighten them. Tightening the bolts should prevent water from seeping out from underneath the tank. Turn the water supply back on to allow the tank to refill. Wait a few minutes, then look underneath the tank to see if it’s still leaking. If there’s no more leak, the gasket has been fixed. If there is still a leak, the washers underneath the bolts in the tank will need to be replaced.
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Turn off the water and empty the water out of the tank. Locate the bolts in the tank that connect the tank to the bowl. Use an adjustable wrench and screwdriver to tighten these bolts. Refill the tank and check for leaks coming from the bolts.