How can I repair the flushing mechanism on my toilet?

Take the cistern off the toilet and undo the big nut on the bottom to release the syphon mechanism. This will probably mean disconnecting both the water in and overflow pipes. The syphon has a worn out diaphragm which takes about a minute to change once you have the mechanism off. Either buy a new one (£1.50 @ B&Q) or cut one out of some plastic. Easy job.

Peter
November 2005

There cheap enough at B&Q less then a tenner.

Mr Kipper
September 2005

The syphon has gone , this is the main unit in the toilet which has a big nut on the bottom of the cistern to get it off.

Steve
August 2005