Have been suffering from stripped thread of my Vamo V5 for some time. Today I tried cutting a thin strip from a band aid and sticking it inside the 510 treading on the Vamo. It worked like a charm. My kayfun lite clone screwed in perfectly. No wobbling. Sheer luch may be. Thought of sharing with everyone. Do try and let me know if it works for other Vamo's with similar issue.
Band Aid fix for stripped Vamo thread - It worked
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or you could just buy a thread cutter and cut new threads so you can enjoy your toppers without the fuss
Even better would be to heli coil it with 5mm repair kit. Youd have to tear it down to do it, but it would last about forever then.
I've used teflon pipe tape on the threads of my Vision Vivi Novas. I wrap twice around, then trim off the excess at the bottom with a scalpel.
Now, if only I could find an easy fix for failed "fire" buttons on Vamos. I have two Vamos sitting in the "parts" bin because of that frail "fire" button. And I have a third one which will shortly join those two. (I'm saving the busted Vamos on the theory that I could eventually make a wooden mod using the guts of the Vamo plus a decent "fire" button.)
Now, if only I could find an easy fix for failed "fire" buttons on Vamos. I have two Vamos sitting in the "parts" bin because of that frail "fire" button. And I have a third one which will shortly join those two. (I'm saving the busted Vamos on the theory that I could eventually make a wooden mod using the guts of the Vamo plus a decent "fire" button.)
Put a dab of JB Weld on the threads. That'll hold it snug. It will render it a one piece unit forever but it won't move. LOL
Not sure how you get good contact with stuff around your threads. I had a similar issue with a mod I have. Crush the 510 with pliers so its oblong and it will catch threads againg. Get a full stainless 510 in the future... Try a stainless zmax next time.
I bought one of fatdaddyvapes repair replace kits with 3 new inserts but alas I haven't been able to rip tear apart my v5 to get the old 510 out...ive never had one apart so I hate to ruin this poc to try and learn how to fix it.this has been my number 1 mod since I got off the lil stickbatts waaaaayyyyy back in February!!lollooooong time ago in vaping time/age!guess its time to u-tube it!!Rick
when you buy a new Vamo just buy an airflow control adapter, problem solved.
Airflow Adapter
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