countryman Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 I brought this new some years ago when impact took over the old Theoben site, it’s basically a Rapid air rifle, it’s dumping its air quite fast from the gauge, bottle area, I changed the little washer that goes on the thread end of the bottle but still the same, the bottle seems air tight, anything else I can try, I have never stripped down a PCP and I’ll probably have to take it to the gun shop to be sent off somewhere , it’s never had a leak before so maybe it’s time for a service, I think it’s just one seal somewhere that’s let go. Thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 It's probably nothing more than a seal, they go over time. I've never stripped one either and sent my bsa a couple of years back for a service, didn't cost a lot and came back working like news week later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Can you post some pics of the area you think the leak is coming from alomg with a pic of the bottle thread? stripping a PCP is a fairly straight forward piece of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Red696 said: Can you post some pics of the area you think the leak is coming from alomg with a pic of the bottle thread? stripping a PCP is a fairly straight forward piece of work It’s leaking around the gauge area, very fast as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 you can get some spares from Bagnall & Kirkwood Impact Airguns You are here: Home >> Airgun Manufacturers >> Impact Airguns Please find below spares for the Impact Airguns PCP range of air rifles; GSX100, GSX200, GSX600, GSX-T500 Please Note: These are the only spare parts currently available to us. Available Spare Parts: 10 x Impact Buddy Bottle O Ring Seals (Ref: 87) £3.95 In stock 2 x “Indestructible” Upgrade Buddy Bottle Seals Impact GSX-100 Series – Ref 86 £3.95 In stock Custom Deep Stock Forster Filling Adaptor £18.95 In stock Impact Air Charging / Filling Connector – FP2 £12.95 In stock Impact Full O Ring Seal Kit – All Models – Ref: RAW £14.74 In stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 It needs a reseal which will include the reg. It is the same as the Theoben Rapid mk2, have a look for strip down guide if you feel up to giving it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I’ll have a look at the strip down process but I may just take it to the gun shop . Thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Contact ‘the logun-ator’ on the Airgun Forum. He services/tunes airguns at a very reasonable cost and uses postal services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 52 minutes ago, moondoggy said: Contact ‘the logun-ator’ on the Airgun Forum. He services/tunes airguns at a very reasonable cost and uses postal services. He is a member on here too. I can certainly vouch for his abilities and reasonable costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffo1262 Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) It is possible it may be the gauge itself. I have replaced three just recently where all have failed internally. The pointer is operated by a coiled hollow spring called a Bourdon tube. As the pressure increases the tube tries to straighten thus moving the pointer. Unfortunately they also tend to be affected by moisture and corrode internally. You can tell if it's the gauge as there is a tiny pinhole in the gauge casing open to atmosphere. It's there to prevent a build up of internal pressure should the tube fail. If air is coming out if that hole your gauge has failed and will need replacing. The good news is they are really cheap from AliExpress. They are usually 23mm diameter 1/8th BSPP thread. https://a.aliexpress.com/_msx2JRi Edited November 7, 2023 by Biffo1262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted November 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 On 07/11/2023 at 12:59, Biffo1262 said: It is possible it may be the gauge itself. I have replaced three just recently where all have failed internally. The pointer is operated by a coiled hollow spring called a Bourdon tube. As the pressure increases the tube tries to straighten thus moving the pointer. Unfortunately they also tend to be affected by moisture and corrode internally. You can tell if it's the gauge as there is a tiny pinhole in the gauge casing open to atmosphere. It's there to prevent a build up of internal pressure should the tube fail. If air is coming out if that hole your gauge has failed and will need replacing. The good news is they are really cheap from AliExpress. They are usually 23mm diameter 1/8th BSPP thread. https://a.aliexpress.com/_msx2JRi Does sound like that area, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) hello, or try impact gun spares, 01954 231518, or as you have the rifle a long time and if your going to keep maybe time for a full service, i had my MK 1 FX Vermy done by the Logunator , it did need some new parts but still a reasonable cost, where in hampshire are you ?? if you not wish to post there is Mike Collins in Bournmouth airguntune.co.uk Edited November 13, 2023 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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