Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

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Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by maurice_schouten » Sun May 29, 2011 2:04 pm

Opened it and discovered that the internal white hard plastic tubing is leaking internally. This part goes from the pump to both reservoir and PC. I am looking for a replacement or advice on how to fix it.

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Maurice

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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by soakernerd » Sun May 29, 2011 2:23 pm

If you know where the leak is, sand it LIGHTLY, and cover it with epoxy putty. Make sure you need the putty properly, and let it cure for at least 24 hours before pressurizing. What you want is the PUTTY, NOT the epoxy glue. It is also called plumbers putty. Read the instructions closely before using, and only use it in a well ventilated area.
I have fixed many leaks with E-Putty.
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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by HBWW » Sun May 29, 2011 3:00 pm

You can also use regular epoxy which will seep into the cracks better than putty will, but is generally a bit more annoying to use.
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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by martianshark » Sun May 29, 2011 9:56 pm

You're looking for plumbers EPOXY putty. If it doesn't say epoxy, don't buy it. I bought a tub of plumbers putty thinking it was epoxy putty, and it turned out to be for sealing, but not for pressure.
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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by maurice_schouten » Tue May 31, 2011 2:29 pm

Thx for the replies, but the leak doesn't show on the outside of the white plastic tubing. I can't use the mentioned solutions. The pressure is lost into the reservoir. What I really need is a replacement tubing system for the Monster X or another solution.

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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by HBWW » Tue May 31, 2011 4:59 pm

Sounds like a check valve (or pressure relief valve) problem. Most likely issue is that the spring for the PRV has work out. However, the blaster should be making odd noises if that is happening. Can you describe the leak more? Does it only occur while pumping or does it also happen while there's water in the pressure chambers?
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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by Nitro123PG » Tue May 31, 2011 9:16 pm

My XP 150 has a check valve problem. After pumping for a few seconds it makes a horrible metal on metal sound. Does your Monter X do this?

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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by maurice_schouten » Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:23 pm

It occurs after some pumps when there is some pressure in the pressurechamber. The pressure leaks back into the reservoir.

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Re: Internal pressureleak Monster X (2000)

Post by maurice_schouten » Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:46 pm

I sacrificed parts of a cps 4100 to restore the Monster X and it works 100%.
4100 had a broken trigger and it was impossible to release the water when the pc was fully pressurised.
Parts that went from the 4100 into the Monster X are the trigger and the shots plastic tubing.
Thanks for all offered solutions. I'll keep the leftovers from tje 4100 since its pc is exactly the same size as the pc from the Monster X.

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