Air Leak

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   I took apart my new paintball gun (dont ask why) and put it back together, but now it leaks air like a fat man at taco bell. I haven't even used the damn thing yet. 
The leak is coming from in front of the trigger where the gas line connects to whatever is inside the gun. Anyone know how to fix it or what's happening?? 

The gun is a Tippmann 98 Custom w. ACT.

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BlueIce5249 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 03 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote BlueIce5249 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Air Leak Posted: 10 February 2011 at 1:42am
	I took apart my new paintball gun (dont ask why) and put it back together, but now it leaks air like a fat man at taco bell. I haven't even used the damn thing yet. The leak is coming from in front of the trigger where the gas line connects to whatever is inside the gun. Anyone know how to fix it or what's happening?? The gun is a Tippmann 98 Custom w. ACT.

Evil Elvis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Crusher of Dreams Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4250	Post Options Post Reply Quote Evil Elvis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2011 at 8:30am
	Sounds like your power tube. Check you tube videos for maintenance or reassembly of the 98c. Sounds like your gas line is loose not threaded in the powertube.


BlueIce5249 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 03 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote BlueIce5249 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2011 at 12:06pm
	Definitely the power tube. But the gas line doesn't thread into the power tube, it self seals. I think I'm going to have to send it in or find a place to service it. I can't believe these damn things are THAT sensitive. If I would have known that, I would have gotten a different gun.

BlueIce5249 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 03 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote BlueIce5249 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2011 at 12:35pm
	Just called the only shop around and they said it would cost close to $100 to replace the power tube/valve. That's almost the price of the entire gun...edited ?!

Evil Elvis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Crusher of Dreams Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4250	Post Options Post Reply Quote Evil Elvis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2011 at 5:14pm
	Calm down. Did you look at the videos for the 98 custom? If you can't find the help on the tech videos. Call tippmann's customer support. The number should be in the box or innthe Tippmann web page under contact us. I suggest you call emailed questions take longer for the techs to get to.


Evil Elvis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Crusher of Dreams Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4250	Post Options Post Reply Quote Evil Elvis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2011 at 5:27pm
	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97170WoXyQs Watch that video on the proper Disassembly and Assembly of your 98 Custom marker. Then pay attention to the power tube section. if that doesnt work then call Tippmann


BlueIce5249 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 03 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote BlueIce5249 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2011 at 8:43pm
	Yeah i did all that. Stupid. I probably broke the valve. Can't believe it would be that easy to break.

Mack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Has no impulse! control Joined: 13 January 2004 Location: 2nd Circle Status: Offline Points: 9906	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mack Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 February 2011 at 2:12am
	It may not be. First question: Which type of power tube do you have? Is hose going into it threaded or pressure fit? I'm assuming threaded but I want to be sure. If it is threaded, did you remove the hose from the power tube?


BlueIce5249 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 03 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote BlueIce5249 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 February 2011 at 7:54pm
	Pressure fit. I didnt get a chance to call today.

BlueIce5249 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 03 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote BlueIce5249 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 February 2011 at 4:51pm
	I called Tippmann today. Best service department I've dealt with since Taylor Made. They're sending me out new parts today.

Evil Elvis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Crusher of Dreams Joined: 10 June 2002 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4250	Post Options Post Reply Quote Evil Elvis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 February 2011 at 10:09pm
	Good to go!


kimboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member just say NO! to spammers Joined: 29 April 2011 Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote kimboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 2011 at 8:27am
	Yeah i did all that. Stupid. I probably broke the valve. Can't believe it would be that easy to break.