Gun Maintenace and Repair

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Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Gun Maintenace and Repair
Forum Description: Important info for keeping your marker in top shape
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=155381
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Topic: leak

Posted By: paintballworm
Subject: leak
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 7:53pm

my buddy bought a 98 custom 3 weeks ago and has used it twice. last week he screwed his tank in and it began leaking from the valve. i tried it the day after and no leak, but upon removing the tank and immediately screwing it back in it the valve began leaking again. i took things apart and put teflon around the braided hose where is screws into the valve but it is still leaking. i am guessing it has to do with one of the o-rings in the valve, but being a new gun i am wondering if he should send it to back to tippmann for the fix rather than me doing it. thoughts, opinions and suggestions please.

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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 9:22pm

replace o rings on tank. should work fine

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Posted By: Duechy
Date Posted: 29 May 2006 at 11:20pm

Try Oiling the marker. A few drops in the asa and a few on the bolt o-ring might do the trick.

When ever I have a small air leak, the first thing I do is re-oil the marker, then dry fire a couple times. 90% of the time this does the trick. If that doesn't work then you start messing with the air connections.

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