Taipan Thats unfortunate

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Dairyboy

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Well today while working I noticed something while grabbing some tools out the back of my truck....the dreaded sight we all hate to see
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It's only been a few days since I shot it but clearly looks like I will be replacing the orings on the ol' Mutant. At least whenever I have time. I have all the orings for the Veterans but will have to do research if they are the same or not. My luck probably not. Guess the Vixen will be riding along until I get this resealed
 
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I feel your pain, went into the gun safe a couple of days ago to clean my PB's and noticed my cricket tact II 22cal. and carbine long 22 cal. both were lower than I left them 😭 ( I put painter's tape on the gauge to mark the pressure when storing). The carabine long I bought in 2018 or 19 so I expected it to happen.
 
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kayaker said:
I feel your pain, went into the gun safe a couple of days ago to clean my PB's and noticed my cricket tact II 22cal. and carbine long 22 cal. both were lower than I left them 😭 ( I put painter's tape on the gauge to mark the pressure when storing). The carabine long I bought in 2018 or 19 so I expected it to happen.
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Yeah 2 leakers is no fun! Yeah it's bound to happen and I usually buy all the orings for my guns once I have them but forgot about the Mutant having a different airtube. Plus with the age of this gun I knew better. Probably the temp swings in my truck of over 70 if not warmer inside and also freezing the last few mornings doesn't help on old orings.
 
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Motorhead said:
#1 spot to look ... where the air tubes rear most section screws into receiver. The o-ring in that position is pressed into a V shape against the valve seat face ... it it prone to harden & fail !!!
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That's exactly where my veteran of 5 years failed as well.
 
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Gerry52 said:
Not unfortunate but EXPECTED sooner or later. 2 FIRM rules of life; No one gets out of here alive AND airguns will, at some point, spring a leak!
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Thats a DOUBLE statement covering 2 popular types of AG's ..... That's BREAK a Spring or ... Have a Leak :giggle: (y)
 
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Motorhead said:
#1 spot to look ... where the air tubes rear most section screws into receiver. The o-ring in that position is pressed into a V shape against the valve seat face ... it it prone to harden & fail !!!
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So I will be replacing all the tube orings for sure being how old it is however I went to fill it up and air is pissing out the weep hole for the regulator. My guess would be outer oring on reg failed?
 
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_CTAIRGUNNER_ said:
@Dairyboy I would be surprised if they weren't the factory Orings, and that says enough.

It can happen to any airgun as we know, they are the Achilles heel so to speak.
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My guess as well which is why I love the Taipans. They still happen but very rarely.
RobBonnell89 said:
If you need orings for your mutant just PM me. I have a plenty of extra. I’ll hook you up.

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I appreciate the offer Rob but I placed an order last night. The Oring Store I fairly local so usually I'll have my order in 2 days from when I order. But thanks anyways!
 
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Ranchibi said:
Oh no Dillon! Well, you do have back up and I am sure you will get the correct o'rings to re-seal the Mutant!
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Oh yeah not stressed about it, very easy guns to work on and I expected it being this old of a gun. New orings are on the way already so should be good whenever I get them in.
Gerry52 said:
Not unfortunate but EXPECTED sooner or later. 2 FIRM rules of life; No one gets out of here alive AND airguns will, at some point, spring a leak!
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Lol yes expected but still unfortunate. I'm glad I noticed it before just grabbing it and shooting at a pigeon with it. Would have been very surprised when absolutely nothing happened.
 
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Dairyboy said:
My guess as well which is why I love the Taipans. They still happen but very rarely.

I appreciate the offer Rob but I placed an order last night. The Oring Store I fairly local so usually I'll have my order in 2 days from when I order. But thanks anyways!
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No Problem. I think that’s where I got mine from. Do you have enough for 10 lifetimes now 😂. Orings are like 2-3 cents but have to buy 50 haha
 
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Motorhead said:
#1 spot to look ... where the air tubes rear most section screws into receiver. The o-ring in that position is pressed into a V shape against the valve seat face ... it it prone to harden & fail !!!
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A couple months ago this is what failed on my Taipan. Almost 8 years old and first oring failure, not complaining.
 
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RobBonnell89 said:
No Problem. I think that’s where I got mine from. Do you have enough for 10 lifetimes now 😂. Orings are like 2-3 cents but have to buy 50 haha
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Lol yeah I know it. I added oring for the magazines and for around the barrel to breech seal as I needed $10 worth for them to pull the order and had all the other orings. I think I had to order 50-60 of each.
 
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