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The other leak isn't really a leak, it is a siphoning
action. Look into the tank. Just to the left of center you
will see a pipe, about 1 inch in diameter, sticking up
above the water line. It is called the overflow tube.
There will be another tube, about 1/4 inch in diameter,
sticking into this 1-inch tube. The little tube, called
the fill tube, should only extend just into the top of the
big tube. If it is pushed down too far, it will
continually siphon water out of the tank into the bowl and
on down the drain. With the help of a flashlight, you will
see water dripping out of it and can, sometimes, even hear
the dropping.
If this is your problem, just lift the small tube; often
it will stay in place toward the top of the large tube. If
not, a paper clip will work for a while. Place the small
loop on the clip inside the small tube. Hook the free end
of the clip over the large tube. Check this from time to
time since the clip will rust quickly.. Replacement tubes,
and ball cocks now come with a clip to hold this tube in
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