Leak on vent hole Wildcat .22

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Paio

Paio

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Minas Gerais, Brazil
My brand new Wildcat .22 is leaking on the vent hole. I replaced the regulator o'rings (same size) and it continues to leak at the same rate: 10 BAR per day. 

I now suspect the leak comes from inside the regulator and then the air goes to the vent hole on the regulator and then thru the reservoir vent hole. I tried to find something from Ernest but the regulator is quite different from the one in his video. Nothing on the Internet too. The orings were properly lubed and replaced.

The FX exploded drawing does not show any orings inside the regulator but it needs to have, right?

I am going to dissassemble the regulator tomorrow. Any clues or tips will be highly appreciated.

By the way, I bought from AOA and exported to Brazil. No way I can send this back for warranty. 

Thanks guys!

 
"TrapdorSpydr"There are three internal o-rings on this regulator, if it is the same as the one on my Royale.
Be warned- mark every fastener location before you unscrew anything. Put back exactly as it came apart.

I scratched with a small wood chisel as the marker wears off as you touch these parts with your fingers.
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Thanks. I will make sure to follow you advice.
 
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"hsnmz"Good to know, enjoy the gun :)
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Thanks mate. I bought all o-rings, measured several times the regulator, inspected everything but I was really scared to open it and change the pressure parameters without the proper tool. So I continue to try different external o-rings and at the end decided to use the tape. I am glad that worked but I emptied my air cylinder...I am curious if the factory tests these things. I guess not. 
 
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"Dartagnan"I placed packing tape over my breather hole and this is what I find.


Apparently, I have a slow leak. I have dimantled the regulator before and replace the orings. Unfortunately, I must have done something wrong. Will have to try the PTFE tape method and see if that helps.
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That is really anoying. Try the PTFE tape as a temporary solution. Next time I will disassembly the regulator I will put over sized orings. 
 
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"Dartagnan"I placed packing tape over my breather hole and this is what I find.


Apparently, I have a slow leak. I have dimantled the regulator before and replace the orings. Unfortunately, I must have done something wrong. Will have to try the PTFE tape method and see if that helps.
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That is really anoying. Try the PTFE tape as a temporary solution. Next time I will disassembly the regulator I will put over sized orings. 
 
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