I replaced the valves and springs over the weekend, I had a bit of a problem with the original valves (one was definately broken, snapped the threads on both sides) the other two I mangled enough to say it was easier to get new ones. (again, next time I get plastic jaw covers and dental picks to extract the washer so I don't gouge and scratch everything). I'll hold on to most of it for extra spares just in case and get just washers & springs next time around. It was more expensive, and I would have preferred just replacing the washers and I considered just getting washers and the valves (as an incase, or for later thing) but couldn't get the washers from where I was ordering. There's a second place I was looking at using that does.
On Feb 25, 9:42 pm, Jet Pilot <[email protected]> wrote: > > To start with, in the past year (2010) my E61 has been leaking, either > > dripping from the bottom, or out the screen. > > Kevin, > > Based on your description of the problem and the age of your BII, you > need a new upper valve seal. I had the same problem with my BII, > which was about the same age as yours. It leaked out the bottom if I > had the lever all the way down and out of the screen if I had the > lever at the mid-point. The rubber seal in the upper valve was hard > as a rock, thus it wouldn't seal properly. Replacement is a simple > task. You'll just need to carefully "dig out" the old seal. I used a > small, sharp awl and a small, flathead screwdriver. I purchased a > viton replacement seal, so I'll see if it holds up better than the > basic rubber seal did. You can also purchase a complete valve stem > and seal unit, but I wouldn't waste my money doing that. When you > insert the new seal, be carefull not to over tighten the short > triangular "stem" on the washer that's on top of the seal. If you do, > the valve will not open completely when you flip the lever up. If you > are not seeing any leaking out of the bottom while you are pulling a > shot, then the lower seals are still sealing OK. If it's dripping > while the shot is pulling, then the lower seals are bad too. > Obviously it doesn't hurt to replace all 3 seals at the same time. I > only replaced the top seal and my BII has been working great ever > since (no leaks). > > Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en.
