Please help with C-E2 R4 XL leaking

[leftax]

I took apart a C-E2 R4 XL to thoroughly clean and dry burn the coil (see pic). When I put it back together, I tried to make sure that the inner assembly was firmly seated inside the metal tube. But no matter how I try, I cannot get it to stop leaking at the bottom, so I assume I am doing something wrong. I would appreciate any help.

Thank you
Lou

 

[ScottB]

I don't see a pic - but if you removed the tube from the base and reassembled and ended up leaking, you may have overstretched the tube druing removal. You can try turning the tube around and putting the original mouthpiece end squarely onto the base. Sometimes, with the tube tolerances, a dab of adhesive is used in the original connection as a space filler/securer. If that's the case then inverting the tube probably won't help. Good luck.

edit: I now see the pic. My original reply stands..

 

[leftax]

Yep, I must have stretched out the base of the tube when removing. Inverting it seems to have worked. Thanks very much.

 

[dormouse]

I've heard it's hard to get the inner seal replaced correctly on CE2 R4's which is why they recommend filling with a syringe through the specified places in the inner seal? Maybe check the inner seal and make sure it is in the right orientation and firmly seated?