Leak at through bolt on toilet

[Peejay]

Hi

Installed a new toilet, and I have a slight leak on one of the through bolts which holds the pan and cistern together.

There is a rubber seal on the cistern side, and I'd like to put something around the hole to try and stop the leak, but the instructions say you shouldn't use waterproof sealant - can someone recommend something that will help to make it watertight without damaging the rubber seal?

Thanks

 

[Silentrunning]

Were the two units preassembled or did you put them together?

 

[Peejay]

I put them together

 

[Silentrunning]

I would then take them completely apart, rotate the seal and reassemble.I would try this several times before calling a plumber.

 

[Peejay]

Thanks

 

[Dirtmechanic]

Thanks

You can also use a little silicone grease to help the surfaces mate.