Turned out to be more than just a blown wax seal. After I cracked open the sheetrock to see what was really going on in my ceiling I decided to get some help instead of trying to do this myself.
The work required could have been on one of those "This Old House episodes" ...
The elbow was totally pitted and cracked, the connector was old brass and the new PVC needed a special seal to fit into the existing connector/cast iron pipes. Tested... no leaks. now just waiting for the spackle and sheetrock to dry.
Here are the photos:
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| Existing Toilet (prior to removal) with old caulking: |
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| Area where the leak started (above cabinets) "Enlarged" |
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| 1st attempt at going into the ceiling (1st reveal) "Enlarged" |
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| 1st attempt at going into the ceiling (1st reveal) |
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| 2nd attempt (finding out the pipe was cracked) |
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| 2nd attempt, enlarged view to reveal crack |
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| 2nd attempt (removal of the elbow) |
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| View of the "Old Elbow" |
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| View of the "Old Elbow" (showing additional holes & cracks) |
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| Exposure of the old flange and ruined wax seal |
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| Exposure of the "Old Elbow Connector/Cast Iron Pipes" (to basement & vent line) |
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| New coupling for conversion from drain line to PVC |
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New PVC elbow & PVC drain line to connection / conversion
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New PVC elbow & PVC drain line showing
connection / conversion
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New PVC elbow & PVC drain line to
connection / conversion (Enlarged)
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New PVC elbow & PVC drain line,
(pitch brace added)
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| Elbow now fitting into existing hole in floor |
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New flange (to be added)
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| Toilet has now been reconnected |
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New Caulking (to help reseal/re-seat & level toilet)
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Test
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