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installed new toilet but tank is about 3" away from the wall and is wobbly.

installed a new Kohler, round seat toilet.  The old toilet was an elongated seat.  The tank is about 3" from the wall and is wobbly.
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Posted 2014-01-19T00:46:56+0000  by aquamarine aquamarine
 

That's kind of interesting.  Are you SURE you have it installed correctly?  The toilet needs to sit on the flange.  Home Depot has an installation guide here.

 

 

Rocking is generally caused by a flange set too high.  As shown in the picture above, the flange should sit ON the finished floor.

 

The shape of the bowl (round or elongated) doesn't change the relationship between the toilet and the wall.

 

 
Posted 2014-01-19T01:10:37+0000  by Adam444

The tank is wobbly. The seat is firm.  Why would there be so much room behind the tank and wall?  There was approx 2" before but now the tank is about  3" from the wall.  Am I worried about nothing?
Posted 2014-01-19T01:21:11+0000  by aquamarine

Oh, just the tank.  Then you might just need to tighten the bolts a bit.  Don't get crazy, you can crack the tank or base.  If something seems wrong, take it apart and try again.
Posted 2014-01-19T01:25:17+0000  by Adam444

Thank you.  I'll try that.
Posted 2014-01-19T01:27:33+0000  by aquamarine
 
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