Lamy 2000 - leaking from nose cone seam?

[J English Smith]

I got my new Lamy 2000 today, but after several hours or working with it, I am getting a consistent seeping/leaking from the point where the nose cone meets the body. I have tried re-cleaning and tightening several times, but that does not seem to help. I tried a change of ink and that did not do anything else either. Could the pen be missing a part? Is there an o-ring that goes up inside the nose cone that is missing? Should I just send the pen back to Lamy?

 

Disappointing...I've been out of town for a week and was looking forward to using it tomorrow at work - rats!

[MYU]

That's an odd place to have a leak... is the ink flow very dry? I'm wondering if you need a good ammonia flushing through the feed. If that doesn't work, definitely take it back for service. The only leaks I've ever heard about is ink creeping from under the hood.

[Jerome Tarshis]

This is a rather common problem with the Lamy 2000. It is much complained of on FPN. The right words will not repair your pen, but will help you to generate results with the search function of the software. We sophisticates write "section" or "hood" where you have written "nose cone," and "barrel" where you have written "body."

 

When this warm-hearted group gets the idea that you are complaining of a leak from between the section and the barrel, the flood gates of sympathy will open to you. You can also read a lot on FPN. Here is a link to only one such thread. You are not alone:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...mp;hl=2000+leak

 

To judge from earlier postings, you are best advised to return the pen for repair. Sorry to bring bad news. As in many other areas of life, pen craziness brings quite a lot of deferred gratification.

Edited June 4, 2007 by Jerome Tarshis

[J English Smith]

Thanks guys! Both comments helpful. Looking at the 2000's design now for the first time, the design seemed like something that could generate problems if things don't fit 100.00% up there.

 

This was an eBay buy, so I will use Lamy's repair service. I trust them to make it right for a modest additional investment - that's why I went ahead and ordered. At $50, I knew I could not go wrong...

 

I tried some Waterman's violet this morning - and that does seem to be better (leaking-wise), but I am still going to have them work on it. I may even have them change over to an XF nib if that does not add a ton to the cost.

 

And yes, I'm getting used to deferred gratification. (Actually, that slows me down on making new purchases, so it's not all bad - helps me preserve my marriage!)

Edited June 4, 2007 by J English Smith

[cmeisenzahl]

I've had very good experiences with Lamy's customer service and repair work, good luck with your 2k!