NAH
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I dropped the toilet today on a wax ring and wasn't quick enough to get shims in the front a side before it settled. The gaps are so small that I can only get a few sheets of paper in but not plastic toilet wedge and the remaining gaps still creating an annoying wobble. I lifted the nose very slightly..maybe 2mm and was able to get a shim in the front and then the sides and now the wobble is gone but I'm concerned I broke the wax seal. Should I be cautious, completely remove the toilet, clean off the just installed wax, and install a new ring before trying again (with shims in place) or is the 2mm gap enough where It would self seal?
2nd question - If I do decide the remove the old wax ring and install a new wax ring....do I need to get all the wax off or do i just need to get most of it off since I'd be replacing it with the exact same brand and within 24 hours of the original installation?
3rd - If I decide to try and slide in tissue paper to look for leaks....how many flushes or days should I complete before confident it's sealed OK?
2nd question - If I do decide the remove the old wax ring and install a new wax ring....do I need to get all the wax off or do i just need to get most of it off since I'd be replacing it with the exact same brand and within 24 hours of the original installation?
3rd - If I decide to try and slide in tissue paper to look for leaks....how many flushes or days should I complete before confident it's sealed OK?
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