Uneven toilet flange with a long crack on the not-straight cast iron pipe

[handson4ever]

As mentioned in the title, the toilet in the basement has been removed since we are trying to find out why and where is the leaking from...
Issues here:
1. Uneven Flange
2. Crack
3. damage drain pipe (in the cement/ dirt), top-view to see the bend on the pipe

Need suggestions from here, I am debating between:

A) remove the flange with the combination of drills and chesil, but I can't figure out how to fit the Push-Tite/ Push-in flange with rubber sealing (damage cast iron pipe), the bottom part won't be able to fit in the cast iron pipe

B) use Epoxy to fill the crack, and use partial flange spacer to create an EVEN flange for the toilet, does this really work?

Any suggestions would be great, thank you

 

[WorthFlorida]

Is the leak between the flange and cast iron pipe or further down the pipe. Where is the crack? This may work. If the CI crack is deeper, J B Weld might work.

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[Breplum]

Do you mean the gap/crack between the flange and the pipe?, it looks like a lead (wiped) joint on lead drain pipe.
I'd bet that the crack formed from the flange not being secured to the floor. The flange needs to be anchored with non-corroding fastener.
How? that is going to be a real challenge. good luck.

 

[GReynolds929]

That looks like a lead closet drain on a brass flange. The lead is cracked at the flange, I doubt you can find someone to rewipe/repair the lead. Most likely going to have to replace.

 

[Reach4]

A magnet is not attracted to lead, so that can help distinguish lead from iron/steel.

 

[GReynolds929]

It seems like you have a lead closet bend and not cast iron. The crack in the lead is the likely source of your leak. Unfortunately, repairing cracked lead is a specialized skill that's not common these days. Your best bet is to replace the entire lead bend with a new PVC one.

This is not a DIY job. You'll need to call a licensed plumber who has experience working with lead and can safely remove and replace it.

In the meantime, avoid using the toilet to prevent further damage or leaks.

Little late to the party bud.

 

[Reach4]

Little late to the party bud.

was spammer trying to look like a normal person.