Team losi shock seals
11-23-2007, 06:28 AM
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Team losi shock seals
Im having so much trouble with replacing my seals on my team losi hop up shocks. Im having troble getting them on and once iv got them on, 2 of them they still leak[:@] Im using 30wt oil and no luck so any tips on replacing the seals will be good and tips to stop them from leaking.
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Dave
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Dave
11-23-2007, 11:13 AM
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RE: Team losi shock seals
To get them on , GENTLY hold the seal in your fingers , then thread the shock cartrige onto the seal .
When you put them back together do not tighten them too much , this causes that thin seal to roll up and get pinched .
What I do is thread them together till its hand tight , then cycle the shock a few times to check for leaks , if it leaks tighten JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE and then cycle the shock again and check for leaks . On the larger scale cars I use PTFE tape (plumbers teflon tape) and it works like a charm . Havent had to do that to these shocks though ......
When you put them back together do not tighten them too much , this causes that thin seal to roll up and get pinched .
What I do is thread them together till its hand tight , then cycle the shock a few times to check for leaks , if it leaks tighten JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE and then cycle the shock again and check for leaks . On the larger scale cars I use PTFE tape (plumbers teflon tape) and it works like a charm . Havent had to do that to these shocks though ......
