Removing Cistern from Bowl.

[Kathryn]

Hello.
Trying to remove cistern from bowl, however, nuts are rusted and one in particular is difficult to get to due to other pipework.
I have applied rust remover and lubricant. Any other advise greatly appreciated.
Carried out a temporary repair to waste pipe leak, now requires a more permanent solution.
Regards
Kathryn

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hacksaw blade

 

[cjg]

as above, Hacksaw blade.

 

[Aquarius]

In agreement, a hacksaw blade, just be prepared for it to take a while.

 

[WC1]

metal HACKSAW BLADE IN HANDLE / holder flush cut compact hand saw Engineer TZ-02 | eBay

Hacksaw blade fitted into a plastic grip handle - useful for awkward cutting scenarios. 1 blade pre-fitted into the handle (10" x 24 teeth) + 2 extra blades supplied. adjustable blade 'protrusion' length.

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Various types widely available, makes it much more comfortable than tape / gloves.

Personally I like this:

Milwaukee Metal Cutting Folding Jabsaw Reciprocating Saw Blade Handle - 48220305

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I thought it was a gimmick but the blade is much more rigid than a hacksaw blade so much more useful.

 

[spanner]

Hello.
Trying to remove cistern from bowl, however, nuts are rusted and one in particular is difficult to get to due to other pipework.
I have applied rust remover and lubricant. Any other advise greatly appreciated.
Carried out a temporary repair to waste pipe leak, now requires a more permanent solution.
Regards
Kathryn

depending on flushing type. If overflows built in type overflow and removable flush valve.. try getting a steel drill bit and drill through center of bolt from inside the cistern to weaken bolt a bit