Ideal Standard Internal overflow leaking badly

[MandytheMuppet]

Hi, I have a constant leak into the toilet pan (from the internal overflow I think). Its quite bad and the water just pours in. I have to keep the water turned off at the screw at the back).

I tried to adjust the plastic screw to raise the flush valve (slightly above the cistern water level) without success and I have also unscrewed the top of the flush valve and changed the "diaphragm" washer. Unfortunately this hasnt made any difference even though the washer was split all the way around. From what I've read, I think the internal bit may be called a "torbeck" system.

I also unscrewed the flush assembly and cleaned the rubber seal (which looked ok just a bit dirty). From reading posts I dont think the problem is the "flapper valve" but the internal overflow thing.

As you may have gathered I havent a clue about plumbing but am fed up of waiting for the plumber who never arrives. I would be very grateful for any help. I will try and attached a pic of the internal bit of the cistern. Thanks.

 

[Mike Jackson]

I'd suggest that you post in [DLMURL="http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/im-looking-plumber-gas-engineer/"]I'm looking for a Plumber or Gas engineer.[/DLMURL] and you'll get someone reliable who will come out to you.

 

[kay-jay]

If its overflowing constantly it Will likely be the inlet valve not shutting off.

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[Paulus]

If it's a constant leak into the pan you could find it is due to tiny bubbles in the rubber seal in the flush valve, the one you cleaned. Sometimes you need a magnifying glass to see them. If you do find bubbles just ***** them with a pin. It can be time consuming but it works.

 

[glenno1]

Turn valve round slightly it looks like it is touching cistern wall

 

[MandytheMuppet]

Thanks for all your replies. It seems worse now that I changed the washer. I cant see any bubbles on the washer, Paulus, but will have another look. After that I think I'll have to give up and contine to look for a plumber and hope that eventually one turns up. Thanks again.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

mandy if you put a request in the looking for a plumber section putting your general location, there may be someone on here who can help you.