Tuning Well That's an Odd Place for a Leak

[Quagmire]

I've been hunting for a very slow leak on my Impact M3 since the day it arrived. For awhile I thought I was losing my mind because the leak almost seemed intermittent. Tonight by chance I finally found it. It's leaking though one of the threaded holes for the trigger guard. Can't say I've seen anyone mention this so I figured I'd make a thread in case someone else has the same issue. I have an email out to FX as of this evening, and I suspect it will have to go back for repair under warranty.

 

[WorriedMan]

Two days ago, page 13 of AGN forum, big thread on this, called M3 Leak.

 

[Quagmire]

Two days ago, page 13 of AGN forum, big thread on this, called M3 Leak.

Thanks for the info. I just had a quick read through that thread and I'm glad FX is aware of the issue. I guess we'll see what happens.

 

[WorriedMan]

You're welcome. My M3 being built, glad they discovered this problem early. Don't worry, FX will make it right, and by that I don't mean sending you tube of superglue.

WM

 

[Quagmire]

You're welcome. My M3 being built, glad they discovered this problem early. Don't worry, FX will make it right, and by that I don't mean sending you tube of superglue.

WM

I'm sure they will. Their customer service is pretty good and I'm not too concerned about it. These things happen, and if this is the worst thing I have going on in my life right now I can't complain.

 

[biohazardman]

Yup here it is as he said. Sounds like they machined the trigger block incorrectly and caused the leak on the early guns. Were it me I would just use a couple drops of blue Locktight on the trigger guard screw, so you can disassemble it without heat if needed at a later date, and see if that stops the leak. Otherwise send it back and let FX do something similar or the same thing. Although I think they should be replacing the improperly machined trigger block rather than using a plug and some Locktight.

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/impact-m3-leak/?referrer=1

Edit;

Wow three posts since I started my reply guess I am a bit slow.

 

[WorriedMan]

biohazardman

Thought we'd give you a night off.

WM

 

[Quagmire]

I'm glad I now know where the leak is coming from. I knew it had to be before the plenum/regulator as my reg pressure would hold for a few days after removing the bottle. Some days it seemed to leak about 10 bar while the next day it didn't seem to leak at all. Pretty weird to say the least.

 

[Dairyboy]

I wonder how many have this leak? It's a bandaid fix with loctite, super glue or whatever else might be used. FX USA I think they only knew of 2. Then now for sure 2 on this forum have it. Sounds like it shouldn't be an issue for future Impacts but how many are gonna come up with the issue in the mean time?

 

[biohazardman]

biohazardman

Thought we'd give you a night off.

WM

I have every night off don't sleep much so don't drive often, so I live here, it's a sad state of affairs. So I don't have a life, at the moment, but am hoping to find one soon. ;^)

 

[WorriedMan]

Biohazardman

Sounds grim, can't agree, anyone who helps so many, has a life, and it's a worthwhile one. (Didn't realize you were off on another thread helping with compressor problem, till later.) Every time I come across you, or some other long-timers, giving some member a hand, and saving him lots of grief and money, it makes me feel both envious and grateful. Wish I knew enough to help, but glad you guys, who do know, are so willing and patient. You, my friend, are the opposite of someone who doesn't have a life.

WM

 

[harrymoreland]

+1 on WorriedMan says, A few folk on AGN are worth their weight in gold,

Bio is one of them.

 

[Bugman]

Yep, Bio rocks...