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A5 valve problem

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Topic: A5 valve problem

Posted By: AtN15
Subject: A5 valve problem
Date Posted: 17 November 2010 at 10:09pm

hey a while ago i had to replace my valve body for my a5 because the large oring wouldnt stay put. replacing the valve fixed the problem for about 2 months then it broke again! i have had a few different people look at it but nobody can figure out why its happening. one person said it might be the tank im using, which is a 3000 psi tank. he suggested trying a 4500 psi tank or co2

Does anyone know how to keep the valve from breaking again?

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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 18 November 2010 at 12:47pm

If it really is only two months, contact Tippmann and I am sure they will replace it for you. I see no reason why the tank you are using would have any effect on an o-ring not staying in place. Check the powertube and make sure it is not damaged or has any imperfections on the inside.

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Posted By: ahmarais
Date Posted: 08 December 2010 at 5:06am

Hi I also have a Tippmann A5 with a simialar problem. The tombstone keeps on pushing out of the valve and breaking the tombstone latch with the pin in place. Ive replaced the tombstone latch about 5 times and replaced the valve o rings twice and still the same problem. Ive just had problems with my A5.

Posted By: AtN15
Date Posted: 08 December 2010 at 3:53pm

Well i contacted tippmann about my problem and they said that it was a manufacturing error

They're sending me all the parts i need for free so you should call and see what they have to say about your gun

im sure they will replace its anything like what my gun was doing

Posted By: ahmarais
Date Posted: 09 December 2010 at 12:40am

my biggest problem is that i'm in south africa and we have no tippmann service centres and the retail shops really dont give a **edited**