If you own a manual toilet model 01430 from the 1998–2007 period, this repair kit 01430-1 is exactly what you need to bring it back to life. Over the years, the rubber and plastic components of an older toilet lose their elasticity and tight seal: O-rings flatten, valves warp, and piston seals wear out. The result is often a stiff handle action, minor leaks around the pump, or failure to hold vacuum (water seeping back).
With this kit, you replace everything important at once – after the rebuild, your toilet will function as it did when new decades ago. The included parts are genuine or high-quality equivalents to the original Jabsco parts for these models, ensuring compatibility and performance.
This kit is especially valuable for boats that haven’t had their heads serviced in a long time. Instead of swapping out the entire toilet, one kit lets you cure the issues.
Recommendations and Usage:
- Identify Your Model: Make sure your toilet is the 1998–2007 style model (without the Twist & Lock mechanism). The Jabsco reference for this service kit is 29045-2000, which confirms compatibility with those years.
- Comprehensive Overhaul: Use the kit for the first major overhaul of an older toilet. For instance, if you bought a used yacht with this toilet model, proactively replacing all the seals and valves will save you from future breakdowns at sea.
- Guidance: Follow the included diagram or refer to the toilet’s manual. By following step-by-step, you will swap out the old parts – the process typically takes 1-2 hours. After installation, test the function with clean water to ensure everything is sealed and operating correctly.
- Improved Comfort: Once the repair is done, you’ll notice how much easier the pump handle moves and how well the toilet holds vacuum without effort. This greatly improves the comfort and reliability of using the onboard head.





