Toilet flush handle has gone limp

sand_hun

Hi folks, the handle on our toilet flush has gone limp - instead of staying in the usual place pointing towards 2 or 3 o'clock, it has become entirely loose. I lifted the lid of the back of the unit and noticed this white plastic part that has a hole in the end isn't attached to the silver hook. Presumably that's the issue! However, the white plastic bit had a very rusty old screw in the top. I tried removing it but it basically crumbled and some of the rusty debris has fallen into the tank of water. I think some of the rusty screw is still stuck within the white plastic bit, so I can't put a new screw in. Any ideas, please? Thanks in advance.

born_again

get hold of silver bit pull up, might be able to thread it back through the white bit.

sand_hun

Hi, I have indeed been able to re-connect these 2 parts and the flush functions for now. 

But to do the job properly and to avoid future issues, is it worth me ordering any replacement parts? e.g. a new white plastic bit/screw. If so, do you know what that bit would be called if for example I was to get from Screwfix?

ThisIsWeird

If the silver wire hook is in good condition, and just slipped off because the 'loop' part is a tad too open - ie a bit like an upside down 'U' - then it can be sorted by gently making the loop more round using pliers. Ie, gently squeeze the ends of the U more closed - just a few mm. That should sort it. No new parts required - they'll be just the same

sand_hun

Got it. That makes sense. Thanks for your help!

FreeBear

sand_hun said: But to do the job properly and to avoid future issues, is it worth me ordering any replacement parts? e.g. a new white plastic bit/screw. If so, do you know what that bit would be called if for example I was to get from Screwfix?

Spare arm - https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-22116-lever-arm-connection-kit-4-pieces/600jm

Or complete lever & arm - https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-22098-dual-flush-metal-lever-white-chrome/427jm

As long as the holes in the arm are still OK, then there isn't really any need to replace the arm. The screw is only there to stop the arm from sliding off the shaft. And it looks like you have a bit of rust there to hold it in place even without a screw.