Pendejo is a vulgar Spanish-language term of abuse. To call a person a pendejo is essentially to call him stupid, although it also carries implications of wilful stubbornness and rank ineptitude.
A toilet may run periodically due to a problem with the flapper, the flapper seal, the flapper chain or a high float.
Fixing a Toilet that Runs Constantly. 1  1. Remove the top of the tank and lift up the floating arm. 2  2. Check the floating arm for misalignment. 3  3. If it doesn't seem to be caught on anything, unscrew the ball from the arm by twisting it counter-clockwise.  4. Check the flapper seal.