This was incredibly helpful. I watched first to convince myself i could do it, and then I watched step by step while completing the project. I believe all previous parts were from 2002. I think everything was ready to break, and I'm glad to have replaced everything.

This video was so helpful! I am a widowed single mom and your easy to follow step-by-step directions were exactly what I needed to fix my master bathroom toilet! I felt so overwhelmed and lost when I realized it needed to be fixed and I didn’t want to spend the $ to hire a "handyman" for a job my late husband would normally do. Thank you so much!!

Kris- Thank you so much for this video. I had contacted a plumber to look at my toilet that was hissing and condensation was building up on the lid. He told me I needed a brand-new toilet for $1200, or he could re-build the one I had for $800. I could not afford either. I had asked for the least expensive solution- and this was his answer. So, I took to you tube and found your video. I went to Lowes, bought the $30 Kit (fill valve, flush valve, handle (which I didn't need), bolts, washers, TOOLS & the plastic packaging acted as a bucket!!) I followed your video ( & the instruction booklet that came with the kit) and with the help of my daughter WE replaced everything in the toilet and it's working great! We fixed it for $30 with your help!!!

Great video, thank you! BTW one way I've found to get rid of the water left in the tank is with a turkey baster.

Kris….THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I’m 73 and my husband is 80. Watching your video, we went step by step (starting and stopping the video), but we got ‘er done! And even knowing what to purchase was a huge help. First trip to Home Depot (pre-video) had me staring at so many different parts that I had no idea where to begin! I put off actually replacing the innards for 3 days after I bought the parts; however, the dread of tackling it was the hard part. But once we started…all good. Now wish I had done it 3 days earlier and had it off my plate.

Thank you!! I have an old Mansfield toilet and didn't know it till I saw your video, mine is so old (date says 1986) that the Mansfield ink stamp in the tank disappeared. All I knew is that my flush valve and fill valve looked very different from the ones in other videos that I saw. Your videos on replacing the Mansfield tank apparatus are a godsend.

Would not have been able to fix my toilet without this detailed guide. I did notice the toilet to bowl kit did not come with enough rubber gaskets or bolts

Kris, thanks a bunch for making this video and it was very helpful. My fill valve was loud and figured my 10 year old toilet needed to be rejuvenated. I received a rebuild kit from Mansfield but no instructions just the parts. The replacement was on spot with your video and got no leaks when finished🚽

Gotta love KZfaq. Just finished replacing the guts. The red valve seal was worn through and the top cap was broken off, I had taped it back about 6 months ago. When it started running on it's own because of the valve seal I knew it was time to change, but needed this video to get me through it. Thanks!!

Kris, This is just what I needed. I bought the parts but delayed in doing it. Your video encouraged me to dive in (no pun intended 🙂). Thanks.

The instructions were spot on. Never done anything like this, followed it to the letter, toilet is working perfectly and no sign of any leaks. The only thing I can suggest to other users: when you get ready to loosen the tank-to-bowl bolts, have a container right underneath the first bolt; that excess water will seep out. Otherwise, this is everything you need to know.

Well I’m about to begin to install the new inners to this very old toilet. We’re talking 30 years old! I ordered a kit from a Mansfield supply and it is the exact pieces to completely replace all the parts. Cost about the same as if I had purchased each piece individually and it’s original Mansfield parts. I’m a little nervous but you explain things so clearly and precisely that I think this 68 year old woman can get the job done! Your video is the best one I have seen. Thank you!

I must have watched 10 other videos about toilet tank repairs but your video stood out as the best one, period . Thank you for helping all of us become better at the craft of home plumbing. Awesome 👍

I am so proud of myself! I just over hauled a Mansfield Toilet with the help of this video! A super big thanks!

Thanks Kris for the detailed video, very nice job. I regret pointing this out but feel I must to help people better understand. This video shows a Mansfield #160 tank which uses a #211 flush valve and that is what Kris removed. The #211 valve provides a 1.6 gallon flush. The replacement valve shown is a #210 valve which is used on a different model of Mansfield tank that was used with older styles of toilet bowls that required more water to flush properly. It provides a 3.5 gallon flush. Take notice at the end of the video went the toilet is flushed the water level in the tank goes down to the near the bottom using all the water that’s in the tank which is a 3.5 gallon flush. With the correct #211 valve the water in the tank would go down about halfway which is a 1.6 gallon flush. The toilet bowl that’s matched with the #160 tank is designed to flush with 1.6 gallon so wasting 2 gallons per flush is not necessary. I have never seen a #211 valve in a hardware or big box store, seems like they have to be ordered online. I have two of these toilets and I have learned that only original Mansfield parts should be used because after market parts often fail prematurely particularly the red rubber flush valve seal rings.

I got lost when you put the washer and nuts on the tank. Then I saw a picture of the tank assembled and there were 2 sets of nuts to hold it. Makes more sense now. Thanks

Thank you for this great tutorial! The plumber had given me an estimate of $290 to do this. I bought the parts for $35 (including a pack of gloves) and did it myself with your instructions. Your video was very clear and well done.

One of the best DIY videos on this platform. I got tired of my toilet not filling after flushing, so I gutted the tank thanks to this video. Continued blessings...and what's gotten into the 81 thumbs down BOTS? Good job in 2020

Thanks to Thomas Crapper for inventing the flushing tank and you for showing how to fix it. My toilet is probably close to 40 years old and I can't find a model number so may end up with a plumber anyway but your video was extremely informative and very well done.

Thank you very much for your time in creating this video and sharing. Your video gives me encouragement to replace the rubber thick gasket which attaches to the tank bottom to serve as a base for the flush valve. Your video is very very useful. You have covered all important points and your videography is to the point and well focused. God bless you for helping others.

Thank you so much for your video! My husband and I were able to successfully fix a toilet that had been running for 20 years 😊

Thank you for this video. I just completed the project and have never worked on a toilet before. Your video was organized, paced well and loved how you showed the front and back of the tank as you were working on it. Please do a video for clogged bathroom sinks!!! The one I have saved isn't that great. Who hoa!!! I am empowered now!!! As a solo female homeowner I rely on YT for all my help.

I'm a general employee at a liquor store. Bless the dudes Indian heart and his amazing family but they can't change a light bulb lmao your video made some extra cash and I learned a TON as a 33 year old man. Thank you for your time and knowledge 🙏 😌

Thank you for this excellent video! People like you who take the time to make and upload videos such as these restore my faith in humanity 😊 I'm not very knowledgeable but I like to take the time to learn how to repair things myself. I really appreciate your video!

I can't thank you enough for this video. You have saved me so much grief in trying how to replace old and worn out parts inside the toilet and for bonus points I bought these exact parts so installation was easy. Again many thanks.

This video was super-helpful! Replaced all the same parts just as he showed!! I needed 13mm wrenches/ratchets for mine, though-in case it’s helpful for someone else. I used the PerforMax 400H-002 Fluidmaster Fill Valve, Irwin Vise-Grips (Groovelock), Danco Tank to Bowl kit (for Mansfield Alto), and Keeney Flush Valve (for Mansfield #210). Got all parts/supplies from Lowe’s. Thank you for a great video!!😁👍

Thanks so much for this video. I have an oooold Mansfield toilet that ran constantly. I wasn't sure where the leak was coming from and decided to just replace everything. I was a bit intimidated but your video made it very straightforward. I especially like that you included what to buy and recommended the tank to bowl kit. The gasket on mine was nearly unrecognizable and all of the washers on the bolts were rotted. I followed the video step by step and my toilet flushes perfectly. No leaks. Don't know what this would cost if I hired a plumber, but it cost me $35 and an hour of my time. Thanks again.

you made something which was completely foreign to me very simple!! thanks, you are an excellent teacher!

Thanks for the video. It really helped us out. I thought it was going to be painful, or that I'd have to put out hundreds more to have a repairman/plumber to come, but it wasn't bad at all. Took maybe 30-45 minutes for non-handypeople to get it done.

This was the greatest video!! Thank you so much for posting this! I have this exact brand of toilet in my home, and this video saved me literally hundreds of dollars in plumber fees. I was able to find the EXACT same parts at the hardware store and do it myself, and I really appreciate how detailed you were in the instruction ... I know "repair dummies" like me really appreciate it. Thanks again!

thankyou for the great video followed it step by step fixed my problem replace flush & fill valves!! so far no leaks.

Great video. Just what I needed to replace everything in my 22 year old Mansfield toilet. And they’re “channel locks” made by the Vise Grip company but we all knew what you meant. Thank you. Job well done. 👍

Thanks a lot!! I fixed my running toilet by replacing the fill valve, flush seal, and trip lever (after I broke it, LOL). Couldn't have done it by myself without your video!!

Great video! First time home owner here. I was able to fix my leaky toilet using your instructions. Thank a bunch!

Many Thanks! I have a mansfield toilet at home that had a flush valve leaking. I went ahead and replaced the fill, flush valve, and the tank-2-bowl based on your step by step instructions. Very clear and well presented.

Awesome video - helped me avoid issues.

You RLY have to add Mansfield to get the vertical valve videos. Searched a long time and couldn't wouldn't get that specific type in results. Thx a lot!

Your instructions were very detailed. Just like a professional

Oh wow , I just saved a plumbers visit. I just followed all your steps, I have no leaks. Thank you .

You are "exceptional" demonstrating how to. Very detailed viewing showing "both sides" of tank and instrutional infomation. Thank you for your vid and "time" taken making it.

Thank you Kris! I'm an I.T. guy that has a phobia related to plumbing (I.T. / Electronics and water just don't mix. LoL) great video I rebuilt 2 of the Mansfields in my house thanks to running and pausing your video! Interesting that I'm the original owner, purchased from the custom builder and all of the Mansfield toilets were installed with out the rubber washer/metal washer and nut on the underneath of the tank????? only the rubber washer, metal washer and nut coming up from toilet bowl flange was holding it all together. Thanks to your video I added the appropriate hardware to both. -DogTown

I didn’t know anything about doing this, you helped make it simple and pain free! Thank you sir!

Amazingly detailed, easy to follow tutorial. Fixed two toilets with stuck flush valves

Thank you for this! I stopped at HD today and picked up both valves and they just so happened to both the exact ones you have. So that made me happy when I found this video. What I didn't get was the tank to bowl kit so I'm glad I watched this before I started as I was able to pick one up beforehand.

Thanks much for this video. Gutted out 16 yo Mansfield and replaced all parts. It's be trickle running for longer than I care to mention. Two issues: Not enough gloves, but a box of gloves has gone from 7.99 to 19.99, or more, because of Covid. Second, the plastic nut, for the valve, was seized. I had to cut that wawa to extract the valve. Most i.port: No injuries and limited cussing. I hate plumbing duty.

Nicely done. When I first opened my leaky toilet and saw Mansfield, I was a bit overwhelmed. Your video made the repair look simple enough. Off to the hardware store I go to get my parts!!

Hi Kris, thank you for the great video. When our toilet stopped flushing I told my wife to call the landlord. I am working very long hours right now and knew I would have very minimal time to spend trying to get it fixed. She was persistent and said he makes it look so easy. So dreadfully, I said ok, knowing I would it up having to spend time I did not have working on this project when it could have been done for us. Other than having to cut the screws (they were rusted) and some very minimal tightening and loosening, my wife did everything. Low and behold she comes out saying that it flushes and there is no more leaking on the inside due to a bad flush valve. Two thumbs up, great vid, very easy to follow. Thank you.

Just used this video this weekend to change it my toilet parts. Didn't even use directions! Thanks!

This video was very useful. it is like going to Plumbing school. Thanks to your video, my husband could fixed the problem in one or our toilets. thanks again.

Thank you, Kris! I'm poor in DIY work, I would say this is the first time I successfully completed the project with your video, Your video is very detail and step by step instructions - excellent job!

Thank you very much. I was searching desperately for Mansfield 160 gasket and couldn’t find it in any hardware store or even popular online shopping stores. I was reluctant to use the flush valve replacement for #208,209,210. But when I watched your awesome video I noticed that u used the product in your Mansfield 160 toilet. So, I used it successfully in my 160 toilet too.

Great video. Even a non-handy person like me was able to follow the excellent step by step instructions. Thanks very much.

A big thumbs to you... none video showed such trick and I am able repair all by myself. Thanks buddy.. God bless you!

Kris, thank you so much! I am COMPLETELY unhandy. This kind of thing is very intimidating to me, much more than I've ever done. But you made it so straight ahead and doable. Toilet is good to guy. Thanks again!

Wow .. !! What an Awesome AMAZING CLASS .. YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING. FROM WASHERS TO BOLTS . VERY CLEAR . AND VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND.. THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT CLASS .. AGAIN . VERY DETAILED AND INFORMATIVE 👍👍👍👍👍

great video mr reese ... It's people like you and this video that can help homeowners save a lot of money by doing these actually somewhat simple things themselves it's good to not have to rely on someone to do everything

This video helped me out, thank you. Was great to know what to expect before I got into it. I went with the Fluidmaster 400H PerforMax, big improvement over the old float ball style.

Thanks. Good review for me since the valves last so long these days and have not changed one in years. Very well done.

This video was perfect for my needs! I have the same toilet and I bought the same fill valve. Thank you for your excellent video.

Thanks a ton, your video was so much more detailed then any other. I was able to accomplish this task with a trip to the local Lowes. Tools nothing you missed, just my being new to home ownership. Once back here, I finished in no time without a hitch!! Thanks again!!

great video, you're clear, precise, & to the point. keep up the great videos, youtube deserves ppl like u

Great Job. You explained things in a way that we understood clearly. I have no questions. That means you explained everything to the T. 2 thumbs up

Thank you so so so so much for showing the world how to replace the broken parts of this toilet. I really really really appreciate it. Please keep on posting on how to do home repairs on your own. Thank you so much exclamation exclamation exclamation

Thank you for the video. It was a huge help...took pictures of the items I needed and went to the hardware store...It was a successful job thanks to your detailed video. I would watch and then go complete a step and then on to the next step and so on.

Excellent video! We have 3 Mansfield 160s (Drees Homes new construction) that are 8 years old and are getting hard to flush with the handles. One was getting really bad. I purchased a Mansfield Kit from Grigg Industries and they provided a Mansfield 08 Anti-siphon ball cock and Watersaver 211ULF flush valve. Slightly different than your parts but go in basically the same. No adjustments necessary. I took apart and installed per your video and it works! Never rebuilt a toilet before so I was a tad nervous. Only took 1.5 hours. Saved me a $150 plumber call. Bigly thank you!

Excellent video. Extremely helpful The comment section also added extra details. Thank you very much for this video. Well done.

Thank you so much! Saved us hundreds in getting a plumber! 🙏🏾

.found this video today and replaced my 13 year old Mansfield 160 internal parts with the exact parts used here, bought at HD for $29 and it was perfect. thank you for a great resource to have here.

Kris, your video really helped me do this repair. You explained everything well, and there were no surprises, thank you for posting this!

Thanks for the video. Very nice video, great lighting and information. I had never messed with a toilet until this evening. Mine was also a Mansfield with a flush valve and not the flap. My old parts were leaking and causing my water bill to be sky high. Thank you

I had to leave a comment, THANKS A LOT. This helped me like I was a pro. After spending last night trying to do it alone. This was all I needed

great video! excellent camera angles, lighting, and explanation! You made it look easy! thanks

Very helpful. I'm not the handiest when it comes to plumbing matters and this video was perfect for me.

Thank you for help specifically for Mansfield!

Good job, I have the same setup and have lost the seal on the flush valve, so now I know I need to pull the tank (D'oh!). BTW, if you look at 18:37 you'll see that you severely cross-threaded your fill tube nut. It's still providing at least the minimum pressure needed up on the rubber seat, so no leaks, but certainly not ideal as a large part of the torque you applied has gone into the thread jamming and not pressing on the seat. I despise those solid fill pipes, largely due to the fact that they tend to fight good alignment at the tank fitting, and make you more prone to a cross-thread. I use an over-length braided hose instead when I service one, and put a loop in it between the shut-off and the tank, so it has no tendency to lean to one side. They are a bargain at 10x the price after all of the floods I've had from failed solid line fittings.

THIS is why I love KZfaq. I was really anxious that your Mansfield toilet was indeed outdated technology and hard to find genuine parts, thinking the flushmaster wouldn't work. Viola! Up jumps your video onto my feed. Hmmmm...is KZfaq really tracking frustrated feelings now?

Thank you for a great lesson.

You rock! Your video had all the answers. My toilet is flushing again. Thanks.

Hi Kris! Thanks so much for this tutorial. I’m not very handy but this really worked like charm. Saved a few hundred bucks. My part was only $11.00 and it took all of minutes including clean up!!! 😀😀

I usually don't leave comments, but you did such a nice job with this video Kris, that I wanted to thank you. You are a quality guy with a talent. I am surprised you don't have more subscribers.

Excellent video Kris. One of the best I've seen. I have a Mansfield toilet like yours with old valves that have started to leak. I checked my local Home Depo and they have all the parts I need. I'm going to attempt the repair tomorrow.

Thank you! This helped me do this exact job for my toilet perfectly. Saved me a lot of second guessing.

Fantastic video. I purchase the repair kit from Mansfield for 3 times the price because I wanted to make sure everything worked perfectly. The guts look identical so if I were to do it again I would go with the Everbuilt. The one thing I was not to impressed with in the Mansfield kit was the Smartconnect system for the 3 bolts which hold the tank to the toilet. It seems far more prone to leak. I think the original version bolts in the Everbuilt kit work better. Unfortunately I could not reuse my old ones as they were so rusted the nuts were a bitch to get off. Having your video walk me through it was very reassuring. Cheers.

Thank you so much!! Mine just broke the exact same way.

Thank you so much for this detailed video! Each step was throughly explained and the process was smooth!!!! I did it!!! I’m so excited!

this step by step guide is just god sent

Great video, really helpful for me as a novice in this stuff. Replacing the guts on my fill tank which leaks into the bowl (gasket bad). I decided to replace all the guts since the fill valve is starting to have issues as well, looks pretty straight forward job, thanks!

I'm rebuilding my Mansfield and I love to see what's going to be involved before I tear into it, thanks for the video!

thanks a lot for guiding me in my forced weekend project!

Thanks! This helped me understand Mansfield’s toilets, now I can confidently repair a friend’s!

Great teaching. very useful. Thanks.

excellent presentation

I just want to add one more step; after you fill the tank for the first time, there is now extra weight on the tank seal which will compress the seal a bit. With the tank now full of water, the three tank nuts may need a wee bit of tightening to prevent leaks somewhere down the road once everything settles.

Great video front start to finish. You explained everything very well.

Thanks for this video! So easy to follow!

Thanks for the video , I plan on replacing mine today.

I used the old tank to bowl gasket because the new on seemed too thick. The old one (10 years old) seemed to be in good shape. In your video the plastic coupling nut for the water line looks like it is a bit crooked on the tube of the fill valve. Maybe it is just an angle of camera thing. Anyway, I am going to leave the water turned off tonight to make sure there is no leak through the drain over night which would trigger an occasional runninig of the toilet which was started me on this project. If tank is full in the morning I will have been successful. I hope!

Saved my life man! Thank you!!

Thank you. I just needed the fill valve part. I could have done it with the instructions, but it sure is good to see the video. Thanks.

4 years ago you were dropping bangers with these fill valve videos. Has life changed since your success?