Leaking fx

[Violacola25 5]

Hi gents/ladies, I’m looking for abit of info regarding a problem I have come across. I bought a pre owned FX Impact only 5 days ago from a reputable shop, I paid a considerable amount of money for this rifle and after just 24 hours, I picked up on this leak that is losing 20/30bar per 24 hours. My questions are even tho I have taken the rifle back, Would you of expected this issue from a specialist shop? Shouldn’t they of known about this before selling the gun? 2nd question do I accept it back once fixed? Or is this a sign of a problem rifle in months to come? 

Edited October 26, 2021 by Violacola25

[philpot 4,927]

There are about 60 'O' rings on an Impact and one will be seeping.  I have just taken my 5 year old Impact to a tuning house to replace some 'O' rings and give it a once over, once they are replaced, it will be good for a fair old while again no doubt.  The dealer may not have noticed a slow leak but should either sort it themselves or send it to someone else to sort for you. 

Don't be concerned and if you are a handy chap when it comes to repairing stuff, well along with some other guys, you could change the 'O' ring yourself as I am told it is not a difficult job BUT I am shite at gun repairs so it has gone to AGR Tuning for them to sort.  There are a number of FX youtube vids showing how to do various repairs or adjustments but one word of advice if I may, DO NOT MESS AROUND trying to tweek it or tune it until you fully understand how these guns work.

Enjoy the Impact, they are seriously good guns.

Phil

[Violacola25 5]

6 hours ago, philpot said:

There are about 60 'O' rings on an Impact and one will be seeping.  I have just taken my 5 year old Impact to a tuning house to replace some 'O' rings and give it a once over, once they are replaced, it will be good for a fair old while again no doubt.  The dealer may not have noticed a slow leak but should either sort it themselves or send it to someone else to sort for you. 

Don't be concerned and if you are a handy chap when it comes to repairing stuff, well along with some other guys, you could change the 'O' ring yourself as I am told it is not a difficult job BUT I am shite at gun repairs so it has gone to AGR Tuning for them to sort.  There are a number of FX youtube vids showing how to do various repairs or adjustments but one word of advice if I may, DO NOT MESS AROUND trying to tweek it or tune it until you fully understand how these guns work.

Enjoy the Impact, they are seriously good guns.

Phil

Thanks Phil, much appreciated. I’m not very mechanical in all fairness so will leave that to the pros. Thanks again.