It's the gasket between the top part of the toilet and the bottom part, the one identified in the picture. It only leaks for a while when you flush because it is only exposed to water for a few seconds during the flush cycle. Before the flush all the water in the tank is held above the connection by the flapper (I think you called it a foot valve) the water level in the bowl is lower than this connection. You can try to tighten the bolts holding the tank to the bowl but it probably won't fix your leak and you risk breaking the tank or bowl. The gasket and the new brass bolts to re-attach the tank to the bowl will probably cost you less than $20. To recap tightening the bolts probably won't fix the leak, you may break the toilet (bad) and when it doesn't fix the leak AND if you were lucky and didn't break the toilet you'll still have to replace the gasket, if you weren't so lucky you get to replace the gasket AND the rest of the toilet. I haven't had much luck getting the old bolts to come off so I always assume I'll replace the bolts while I'm at it, you may be luckier or more patient than me, your choice. I also like to lube the rubber gasket with plumber's grease or liquid hand soap so it'll slide against the porcelain as you tighten the bolts.
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