FX FX Wildcat BT Leak

[trailhiker21]

Had a small leak in a new Wildcat BT I purchased and finally got time to look more into it. The bottle had completely emptied itself due to the leak so I went to fill it back up and as soon as pressure got back on the bottle, I could hear air coming out of the hole above where the bottle screws in. Any ideas on what could be the cause? Rear reg pressure is holding steady. This is my first air gun so any and all help welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

[Jlowe]

I'd call Utah Airguns Monday. My first thought is that it is the front regulator, which is the culprit more time than not. I would call, especially if it's under warranty.

 

[Trucker3573]

Regulator one failure. You will find this isn’t uncommon unfortunately with fx.

 

[trailhiker21]

Regulator one failure. You will find this isn’t uncommon unfortunately with fx.

Is this something that is just a simple o-ring fix or something wrong with the reg itself? I have an email into Bullet Central so I’ll see what they say as well.

 

[Trucker3573]

It’s simply an oring thing. Easy fix is completely subjective. On the surface yes just an oring change. I personally find them a royal PIA. There are videos on YouTube and like 5 or 6 orings to change. There is an oring in the bottom of the reg itself that is super hard to get back in to the right spot. There is one that is hidden pretty well down inside the gun body itself. In the threaded hole the reg unscrews out of. Super tricky as well. If you do it yourself absolutely get some non marring picks. Nylon or brass ones as to not scratch the oring sealing surface or you will have a permanent leak. The gun is also under warranty and can be sent to utah Airguns or cape fear Airguns if you are in the east coast. Unfortunately the same thing happened to my BT after a couple months. After struggling with the reg I sent it to cape fear.

 

[Jlowe]

Regulator one failure. You will find this isn’t uncommon unfortunately with fx.

Yes and more times than not it is operator error by adjusting the wrong way. Don't know in this case, but their warranty is really good.

 

[trailhiker21]

So can I get with Utah Airguns even if I didn't purchase from them? Do they handle FX warranty issues in the states? I haven't adjusted the reg at all since I got it. It was tuned perfect for my pellet needs when I received it.