For a very long time there has been a small, intermittent leak at the point 
where the bolt holds the tank to the bowl of the toilet.  There are two such 
bolts, only one is a problem at this point.  The head of the bolt is large and 
slotted.  Under this is a washer of a plastic or rubber material that is badly 
deteriorated.  The bolt then goes through the tank, the back of the bowl, and 
there is a washer and nut which holds it all tight.  Well, obviously since 
there was a leak it wasn't holding things exactly tight any more.  On the other 
hand, it was an intermittent problem with a tiny drip that a small container 
handled for extended periods of time.  Having had a successful morning last 
Wednesday, I decided I'd maybe take a chance at tightening the bolt and nut.  
Well, the moral here is never dislodge a bit of rust that's, like the little 
Dutch boy, holding its metaphorical finger in the dike.  I'm not sure one can 
call the result a leak, more of a sub-spurt.  Anyway, applications of liquid 
wrench and of WD40 have both failed to loosen the nut bolt partnership.  My 
efforts to break this union have left me feeling flushed and embarrassed with 
my failure.  I think these are held by the kind of rust usually reserved for 
super glue.  Before I call the plumber and let him/her get frustrated, has 
anyone a suggestion for dissolving a nut-bolt marriage gone rusty over time?  
Ron Denis 

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