Thanks Rugbysparky you really have solved my problem but for a couple of points being
a) Get a new one what? - toilet/cable/system?
b) I cant afford a plumber hence I am asking for help on here
c) I am not a plumber
d) My girlfriend is not a plumbers
e) None of my friends are plumbers
but thanks for the great help you kind kind person.
Desperate Steve
December 2008