leaky manifold

[chris_t]

Hi rob,

Thanks for the offer

Chris

[Digger]

Originally Posted by chris_t

I'm gonna take it to SDS, it will be quicker, and safer!

It is an mde valve, and leaks more if I tighten it more ??

Chris

Erm, the only way to make an MDE leak if everything else is fine is to overtighten it. It is invariably someone with a 12" spanner which will make an MDE leak. Take it in to a shop. Bear in mind if a manifold fails that's half your gas pretty much gone. It doesn't sound like you've got a grip on what's going on with these, and without a step by step guide with a load of photos you could well damage the thing. Especially if the tanks aren't straight and are full of pressure. You could also hurt yourself.

I'm all for DIY but there's a point where 10 minutes in your local shop will save you hours of your own time. They should let you watch what they are doing and help you to sort your own problem in future.

Digs.

[chris_t]

Hi,

Took the twinset to Arthur at SDS. Turns out, the reason why the cylinders were so close at the top is that a manifold intended for a 7ltr twinset was used.

No wonder I couldn't get the threaded rod out from bewteen them!!

Lesson learnt - DO NOT BUY 2ND HAND KIT WITHOUT SEEING IT! There is always some devious shite willing to rip you off!

Cost me a brand new twinset...

Chris

[Twinsetmad]

Hi Chris...The 194mm MDE manifold is adjustable and can be set to take alot of different types of bands..
All is not lost....it may jus be a case of spending £50 and getting a set of bands to match the manifold.
Did you get them off ebay..? send me the item number, I'd like to have a look.... I've had lots of experience with valves maniflods and bands, as alot of the guys on here have....post some links...

Sorry to hear your hasselled...

[ardhill]

Originally Posted by chris_t

Cost me a brand new twinset...

A new twinset, just because the manifold was short!

A new manifold bar, or new bands sounds more feasible. I hope SDS didn't persuade you to get a new set just because of that.
.

[David]

Originally Posted by Twinsetmad

Hi Chris... its good its MDE..you will have to drain them off...but a simple tighten up should do it...just to reseat the o ring...there shouldn't be any damage done..but you can't tighten a manifold up with air in..

like he said :-)

chris
The safe plan is to let all the gas out before you start taking it apart :-)
you seem to have got your problem solved but start messing 232bar things go wrong very fast.

David