Replace toilet base

The part in the floor is the "closet flange". Black means ABS plastic (likely).

You will need more info.

You *may* be able to use an expansion flange like:

The again, you could be in over your head. You decide...

Jim

Thanks,

For the closet flange it looks similiar to what I have with the tube part that goes into the drainage at 4 inches wide and the whole part is 3.5 inches height. Do I need any silicone when I put it in? And if I need the tube part that connects to drainage what kind of silicone do I use?

The first one with the rubber seal at the bottom doesn't need any sealant.

The plastic fittings are normally "solvent welded" using a special glue. For the black plastic, it is ABS cement. Silicone sealant (RTV)

The flange should be anchored to the floor, if possible.

Yes you could use RTV sealant like Speedy Jim said and then go back later after the RTV sealant fails and do the whole job over again.

cm

On Apr 26, 10:55=EF=BF=BDam, " snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com" wrote= :

sounds like the flange is broke, i have had that happen..........

cast iron normally has leaded in connection not DIY friendly.........

it cant be gooed together and ust be replaced

Home Depot, and many small town hardware stores have flanges that slip in, and then tighten with an allen wrench.

First, go out and kill a woodchuck. Next, shut off the water to the toilet, and drain it as best possible. Turkey baster works nicely. Remove water line, and two bolts which hold the toilet down. Remove toilet. Flange, if cracked, can be removed in chunks. Beat the flange with BFH, it breaks apart. Insert new flange. Go kill a couple squirrels, launch them with a strainer and bungees. aim for cement wall. Tighten flange. Reinstall toilet. Shim toilet to reduce wobble.