losi aluminum shocks

[j_ride008]

I bought the losi aluminum shocks filled them with oil and there leaking. I've taken them apart and can't find the problem. Does anybody have any possible solutions?

[Lil Jon]

is the little clear plastic gasket seated where it should be. mine dont leak at all.

[silvr_tung_devl]

Did you follow the directions??
If you tightened the cartridge like stated, they shouldn't leak.
I have yet to have any of my Losi shocks leak.

[j_ride008]

i did tighten the cartage. i think its the little clear gasket. when tightening the cartage it slips out of position.

[fixed13]

I had the same issues with my Mini-t shocks, followed the directions to the T and they still leaked. I ended up using 2 of the clear seals in each shock and it seemed to solve the problem. Dang, I was hoping losi fixed that issue, I have a set on order from the lhs.

[binaryterror]

The best fix is something that bypasses that lower cartridge leak.

1. Use black RTV sealant (just a little) on the cartridge and seal that thing in.
2. Fill from the top and bleed as if it was an Associated or Kyosho 1/10th scale buggy shock.

I had nothing but problems running Mini-T shocks. Even at one point sent them in to Losi's service who filled them and sent them back...they leaked in the box.

[Sinagua]

I have had no issues with my shocks. I run them hard and no leaks. Worst part was when I was re assembling them and had to deal with the e-clip.

[silvr_tung_devl]

Well the directions state to tighten them half to a full turn!
I just couldn't take the chance that they'd strip, so I tightened mine until the clear gasket started to slide out, then stopped.

Sorry, I shoulda stated that in my earlier post!