New Phenom - ASA leak

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   Hey guys. I'm new here but I've been prowling the forums for a while. Before I start - yes I did use the search bar.

I received an X7 Phenom and a new 48/3000 Ninja tank for my birthday the other day. I screwed the tank on and had no problems firing a few test shots. After screwing/unscrewing the tank a few times I noticed a small leak coming out of the pinhole on the bottom of the ASA, and it got worse the more times I screwed the tank on.

It looked like the ASA was cutting the oring on the tank a little bit as there were slight cuts in it that werent there before. I replaced the oring and screwed/unscrewed the tank a few times to test; sure enough there were small cuts on the new oring and the same small leak. The leak gets worse the more times the tank is screwed/unscrewed from the marker.

I have now replaced the oring 3 times and am having the same problem. I googled this and found nothing. My local shop owner gave me a temporary solution (placing an oring on the ASA first then screwing on the tank) but I want a permanent fix (the oring I put in first keeps getting crushed/out of shape and doesnt help after). I have taken the grip off and inspected the orings on both ends of the copper air hose, both ends are fine. The problem doesn't seem like it should be a result of that hose however as, like I said, the leak is coming from the small pinhole on the bottom of the ASA.

Is this small leak normal? I don't get this issue when I screw the tank onto my 98C (there is a pinhole on that ASA too but in a different place). When I screw on my CO2 tanks to my Phenom I don't get this problem. I just can't figure it out.

Should I call Tippmann and ask for a new ASA? Can anyone shed some light on this??

Thanks in advance :)

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RICKMUM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 December 2010 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote RICKMUM Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Phenom - ASA leak Posted: 18 December 2010 at 2:47am
	Hey guys. I'm new here but I've been prowling the forums for a while. Before I start - yes I did use the search bar. I received an X7 Phenom and a new 48/3000 Ninja tank for my birthday the other day. I screwed the tank on and had no problems firing a few test shots. After screwing/unscrewing the tank a few times I noticed a small leak coming out of the pinhole on the bottom of the ASA, and it got worse the more times I screwed the tank on. It looked like the ASA was cutting the oring on the tank a little bit as there were slight cuts in it that werent there before. I replaced the oring and screwed/unscrewed the tank a few times to test; sure enough there were small cuts on the new oring and the same small leak. The leak gets worse the more times the tank is screwed/unscrewed from the marker. I have now replaced the oring 3 times and am having the same problem. I googled this and found nothing. My local shop owner gave me a temporary solution (placing an oring on the ASA first then screwing on the tank) but I want a permanent fix (the oring I put in first keeps getting crushed/out of shape and doesnt help after). I have taken the grip off and inspected the orings on both ends of the copper air hose, both ends are fine. The problem doesn't seem like it should be a result of that hose however as, like I said, the leak is coming from the small pinhole on the bottom of the ASA. Is this small leak normal? I don't get this issue when I screw the tank onto my 98C (there is a pinhole on that ASA too but in a different place). When I screw on my CO2 tanks to my Phenom I don't get this problem. I just can't figure it out. Should I call Tippmann and ask for a new ASA? Can anyone shed some light on this?? Thanks in advance :)

Santa Claws Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22 December 2010 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santa Claws Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 December 2010 at 8:36am
	I think that you should call customer support or get some kind of super nice oring then again,mebbe its a problem w/ the c02 cartridge
	What do you want for christmas little one?

Enos Shenk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member ~-o@ Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: A comfy chair Status: Offline Points: 14109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Enos Shenk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 December 2010 at 8:04am
	I would definately say call Tippmann. If the o-ring is getting cut by the threads inside the ASA that's definately a manufacturing defect. If you wanted to give a home fix a go, I'd say pull off the ASA and cram some steel wool in there and twist. Smooth down the crown of the ASA threads a bit. Should work for a temporary fix, just make sure you clean any steel wool bits out of there before airing it up.


X7MAN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 December 2010 Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote X7MAN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 December 2010 at 8:53am
	But wont that void the warranty? Mike
	DON'T FIX IT IF IT ISN'T BROKEN!

Enos Shenk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member ~-o@ Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: A comfy chair Status: Offline Points: 14109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Enos Shenk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 December 2010 at 9:24am
	I seriously doubt it.