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    Posted: 05 May 2010 at 6:45am
I have a A-5 and it has a slow leak down the barrel. maybe its the value idk but if i put my finger in where the barrel goes in it stops.
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Originally posted by D-Roe54 D-Roe54 wrote:

I have a A-5 and it has a slow leak down the barrel. maybe its the value idk but if i put my finger in where the barrel goes in it stops.

I'm not sure what the "value" of the marker would have to do with it leaking; unless of course you picked it up really cheap.
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you could check the o ring on the barrel and see if its broke? 
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^^^ That has NOTHING to do with sealing the marker...
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More than likely it's the tombstone O-ring. .
Take the air source off.
Turn the marker upside down.
Take the tombstone out.  
Look into the hole where the tombstone goes.
There's an O-ring down in there.
Use a small pick or similar tool to pull the O-ring out.
 Inspect it VERY closely for abbrasions.
There is a washer and a spring behind the O-ring.
Don't loose them.
Replace the O-ring if needed.
Put the new O-ring down into the hole and use a tiny flat blade screwdriver to press it into the recess where it goes.
Inspect the surface of the tombstone where it meets the 0-ring. Make sure it's smooth.
If not hit it with an emory board just enough to smooth out any imperfections.
Oil the O-ring and tombstone then install the tombstone.
 
This should fix the problem.
 


Edited by DVLCHLD - 07 May 2010 at 12:47am
I've never seen anyone own the woods because of what marker they use.
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thanks alot even if it doesnt help. im going  to try it when i get home.

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and if all else fails my bro lives in fort wayne and he could take my maker to tippmanns their.
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I recommend buying O-rings in bulk. I buy the O-rings for Tippmanns and BTs in bags of 100 so I never run out and I always have them in case someone at the field needs one. I get 100 O-rings for about $2.00. It's much better than buying those O-ring kits that cost more and only give you a few O-rings. Buna-N O-rings work great in paintball gear.



Edited by DVLCHLD - 07 May 2010 at 7:01pm
I've never seen anyone own the woods because of what marker they use.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote D-Roe54 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 May 2010 at 6:01pm
thanks alot i just ordered some cuz i got a few friends that cant play cause their o rings messed up too so it going to be good  to play with every one.
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