Soft close seat stuck fast

[CD]

I've posted this before, but have now got the manaual for my problem seats.

This is the seat:

the manual I see the hinge assembly slides forwards with the grub screw removed, the fixing to the actual toilet is tightened from the top (there's no rear access, it's flush (sorry) to the unit behind).

After reading the manual I can see the rear section on the hinge. Problem is they won't slide forward, I suspect my 6 year old son's aim is the cause of the problem :o

I'm thinking the only solution is a hacksaw & the purchase of new seats.

Anyone faced this problem before?

Cheers

[Tim]

There is no way I'm downloading anything from that site. I would love to help otherwise.

Tim

[CD]

Oh. Wasn't aware it was in any way dodgy, I just looked for a free file host for a pdf. The following link is far from dodgy, it's my own very seldom used webspace.

[Tim Downie]

I would try warm/hot water over the hinges, maybe penetrating oil though the grub screw hole, before resorting to a hacksaw! Just be careful not to use water that is too hot as you don't want to crack the pan.

If you can thread any sort of inelastic cord around the hinge and then use that to apply repeated forward yanks you might loosen it. Repeated tapping with a non-marking tool might help to break any "crust" that might be gluing the pieces together.

Good luck!

Tim

[CD]

I forgot to mention in the OP that I need to get these off as the in pan fixings have come loose, so I have the added problem of the hinges sliding around whilst trying to remove them. I've already tried the tap method to no avail, there is also the problem of not knowing how much force will rip the pan from the floor.

[Tim Downie]

Perhaps you could "firm up" the fixings temporarily by sliding a thin wedge or sheet of something undeneath the hinges. This might then allow you to apply more force in the right direction. Pieces of cut up drinks can might fit the bill.

Tim

[Baz]

You need something like Castor Oil to loosen it up a bit.

Baz

[CD]

I've tried getting lubricants in to no avail. I just tried putting a drill bit in the hole, pulling the hing forward & then tapping the bit with a hammer. It ain't budging. I think it's going to be a drill through the top to expose the fixing screw, then 2 new seats, or maybe just the hinges, then periodic removal for cleaning.

[CD]

No, I'm sure I'm doing it right, I can see the slide out section at the back of the hinge. I just need to work out the best way to cut them off, horizontally across the fixing bolt I think.

[Frank Erskine]

Angle grinder.