Help With Leak Issue

[ChrisMF2014]

Hi. New to forum. I have had a Waterman - sorry don't know the model - for 16 years and no problem. Recently it has developed a leak where the cap fits at the sleeve and appears to be coming from the two spring studs that hold the cap on. Has anyone heard of this problem and can it be fixed.

Regards

Chris

[Left FPN]

16 years, 2 spring studs...Carene maybe but we need a picture or link to a picture of the model.

 

Maybe L'etalon...come on you guys help me out here

Edited September 29, 2014 by Force

[RMN]

Could be a broken feed. I had that on a l'Etalon, luckily the wizard in the penshop I visited then fixed that while we chatted.

 

D.ick

[ChrisMF2014]

Hi Sorry I was a dill and didn't include a photo to help. Please see attached photo. There are two tiny springs and I can confirm that the ink appears to be leaking from inside up through these springs. Is this fixable? Thanks Chris

[ChrisMF2014]

Sorry. Photo this time.

[Left FPN]

L'etalon

 

I do not have pictures of an exploded L'etalon section but I suspect it is very similar to the Carene shown below. If you look at the larger of the brass parts in this picture the upper thread screws into the black plastic grip. It should have an adhesive sealant on it. I suspect yours have failed here. It must be removed and re-sealed. Try unscrewing the parts cold to start with. If they do not move, with the Carene's I remove the O rings and apply a little heat to the brass end with a gas fag lighter and then unscrew. Have a pair or kitchen rubber gloves on at the time as these will aid grip and protect the pinkies from the hot parts.

 

Once apart clean up the thread, apply an adhesive and re-assemble.

 

Edit: Well, all I can say is it's not this simple. I have tried my own suggestion on an old section and all I can get it to do is rotate a few microns. Further thought is required. I'll be back.

 

Edited October 2, 2014 by Force