re: Toilet Replacement

I replaced the seal on an old toilet a few months ago because of a leak. If I had realized exactly how old it was, I would have found a brand new one but I was in a hurry - new renter was scheduled to move in that weekend.

Toilet was original to the house - there was not a wax sealon the toilet - it was sealed with plumbers putty that had dried out due to lack of use. After putting on a new wax seal, found that the flapper leaked as well. This thing had a metal fill pipe on it still. Was a PITA to replace - had to cut it off with a hack saw. After replacing everything that wasnt porcelain on the toilet it works great and still uses 5 gallona a flush like it was intended . I should have just bought a new one from the beginning.