A7 rebuildable leaking, any fix for this?

[dwcraig1]

Appears to seep past threads on wick platform not down air tube.
There are no o-rings just nylon insulators.
Anyone have any ideas on a simple fix?
I am thinking about putting a thin piece of silicone in the bottom to act as a gasket but will lose slight cup capacity.

 

[urquidezj]

Find a oring that fits in the up but thin so you can still screw it down far enough.

 

[dwcraig1]

Find a oring that fits in the up but thin so you can still screw it down far enough.

do you mean in the very bottom?

 

[MISTer E]

Mine are new & do not seem to leak yet.

Using a grommet on the +pin has resulted in total airflow blockage for me. I would suggest using a 510 sealed shorty adapter or you could use a grommet on the + pin to plug up the original air intake & then drill one or more side airholes in the cap.

 

[urquidezj]

yes you would lay it on the bottom of the base and then squishing it, is that even a word?, with the rebuildable part you screw onto the base

 

[dwcraig1]

yes you would lay it on the bottom of the base and then squishing it, is that even a word?, with the rebuildable part you screw onto the base

LEAK SOLVED
Done, that is what I did, I used an o-ring near the I.D. of the I.D. of the base but really skinny bead, no leaks, and didn't seem to lose any noticeable cap capacity, thanks.

 

[dwcraig1]

LEAK SOLVED
Done, that is what I did, I used an o-ring near the I.D. of the I.D. of the base but really skinny bead, no leaks, and didn't seem to lose any noticeable cup capacity, thanks.

Gee I meant to say an o-ring with O.D. of the I.D. of the inside of the base.