Cracked toilet... is it the end?

[rpriedhorsky]

Dear all,

My toilet has a crack in it. Photo is attached; the dark part on the bottom is natural staining, while the dark part at the top is wax pencil used to figure out where the top is.

Question: Does this toilet need to be replaced, or can I wait until the crack starts leaking before taking action?

It's been cracked for some time, though I don't know how fast (or if) the crack is growing.

Advice very much appreciated.

Reid

[HayZee518]

replace it - once the porcelain develops a crack its just a matter of time before the whole thing fails

[rpriedhorsky]

That's what I was afraid of... bummer.

Thanks for the help!