FX Wildcat MK2 Compact-Air Cylinder Leak

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Bills,

Just a suggestion here. If you wish to make your own wrench to remove the end of the cylinder, get a half inch thick piece of scrap wood and drill 2 holes appropriately spaced for two small nails. You can put a little tape on the nails so they don't scratch the anodized finish. Or do as others have mentioned, use a couple old drill bits of the appropriate size and just twist it out with a flat screwdriver. Once you break it loose with your makeshift wrench (or drill bits), you should be able to screw it out by hand. It doesn't take much torque to remove it. Just make sure all the air is out before you start. When you put it back together, just snug it up. No need to put a lot of torque on it. The O'rings do all the sealing, not the cap. Just snug it up so it can't back out. Just make sure the O'ring grooves are clean, and that the new O'rings are lightly lubricated with silicone grease. Be careful not to pinch the new O'ring and you'll be back in business in about ten minutes. Chances are you may never have to do it again. 

BeemanR7
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Funny story, as I was in walking around HomeDepot lastnight that was the idea I came up with too! ha. 
 
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For many calling first to preserve warranty is a very sound idea, and yes "they" would likely rather you fix it yourself - after communicating with you- but certainly can so "no warranty" to anything you do w/out b;lessing.



On the subject of

"all orings leak eventually" would think any old timer will recall/know that with proper o-ring/machining/design & execution , barring abuse, lats 10+ years without ever having any issue.

If it is built right 99% of airgun owners should never need any o-ring/seal replaced as most do not keep them 10+ years. This was before ,youtube rulez days , a given fact and nothing else was acceptable, materials have only gotten better and I have a Bridge for sale ( any price ) for anyone who believes there is any legitimate reason a newish airgun needing o-rings/seals is acceptable and not due to low QC/poor design/execution.

There actually is at least one 100% original ( orings/seals et al.) FX made in 2000 out there still shooting, never an issue. Admitidly it IS over due for a leak but but no one should just accept crap QC.



John
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I can confirm that there are at least TWO that is 100% original (orings/seals et al.) FX made in (very possibly 2000 give or take a year or so plus or minus) still holding air which is not being regularly shot anymore and often wondered the same thing...

At least you know when you buy vintage examples (well would they qualify for the term vintage?), when the sellers state "recently resealed" then you can be fairly confident they will provide many years of trouble free operation.


CA
 
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Bill have same problem before with brand new Daystate wolverine after two days start leak

So sending back to dealer they repair - was only Oring to replace 

after recived back was shooting wolverine 15months and never had any more problems then decide to sell rifle coz bought different 

Believe me Wildcat is great rifle and for sure if you decide keeping that rifle you see what I’m talking about 




 
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First timer here and wasn't expecting this to be my first post.

November 12th, the FX Wildcat MK2 Compact showed up at my door. I was so excited only to be disappointed a few days later. Anyways long story short, cylinder was at 120bar on night, the next morning ZERO pressure. Upon further inspection I found the leak, but for a brand new $1500 gun? I'd like to try to repair this myself before shipping it off to the dealer (which i'll probably have to pay for shipping?).

I currently have the air cylinder off, any help would be appreciated before I send it back to dealer. 



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If you are into 177s AofA has a Pre Black Friday sale for the Brand New LAMINATE 177 MK1 Wildcats for only $999.00. At that price you can afford to buy a HUMA regulator and a set of OEM O-Rings and still be cheaper off because just the laminate stock has a $600-$700 price difference. I would buy one just for the Laminate stock and replacing the factory regulator with a HUMA off the bat which (ASK ANYONE) will make the gun shoot better anyway and still be under $1100.00 for a brand new LAMINATE STOCKED gun with brand new HUMA regulator.

CA
 
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It sure is nice to learn how to work on your own guns though ... the thrill of taking it apart and putting it back together and having it actually work never gets old. And what a wonderful feeling it is to know that no matter what happens to your gun you are able of fixing it yourself, without shipping it off someplace.
 
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