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I'd like to add one thing to Tom's description of replacing the toilet flange.

I discovered that the toilet leaked on the top of the holding tank when flushed. The combination hose and plastic between toilet and tank came off in my hand, so i figured it needed replacing.

When I went to remove the toilet, the 3 of 4 bolts turned with the nuts. I really didn't know how I'd get the back bolt off since it was practically unreachable. On another forum someone suggested a Multitool.

There's a choice of multitools--$199 for a good one and $29 for one from Harbor Freight. I chose HF & got the $10 2 yr warrantee. Hate to do that but I may only use it once.

I also bought a metal-cutting blade. It cut through the front bolts like butter. The surprise came with the back bolt. I found I could turn the blade to 135 degrees--facing toward me--and pull the saw. It worked great.

Not sure why they design the flanges that way--with detachable bolts. But it seems to be universal.