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    Taps cylinder leaking

    Just noticed I have a slight leak in one of my taps cylinders. Not leaking a lot but was wondering if anyone has chaged out the cylinder. How much was the replacement and what it took to change it out

    #2
    Not expensive from Bennett, and you can buy on ebay.

    http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rim&category0=

    I wouldn't worry about a slight leak. Mine leak a little if they haven't been used, then they seal up again.
    http://www.wakeboatworld.com
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      #3
      can you tell where its coming from most of the ones i have seen with a leak are from the brass fitting on the back. just a matter of taking the fitting off and re-thread tape it. i would check it before i bought a new one.

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        #4
        Originally posted by tktige' View Post
        Just noticed I have a slight leak in one of my taps cylinders.
        The TAPS cylinders are almost identical to standard Bennett Trim Tab actuators, but are limited to 1 1/8" extension per Tige specs. There are O-rings in there that are replaceable with a kit. Call Bennett (http://www.bennetttrimtabs.com/help.htm) for the kit and they'll answer any questions. They sent me a kit for free. The O-rings are probably dried out due to age as our boat doesn't have very many hours on it.

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          #5
          Its leaking between the piston rod and cyinder cap, looks like seals are shot.
          Thanks for the info on Bennetts I will call them to get a repair kit.

          As for disassembly of the cylinder, is the cylinder cap just a screw on cap.
          any info out there on reassembly of the cylinder?

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            #6
            Originally posted by tktige' View Post
            Its leaking between the piston rod and cyinder cap, looks like seals are shot.
            Thanks for the info on Bennetts I will call them to get a repair kit.

            As for disassembly of the cylinder, is the cylinder cap just a screw on cap.
            any info out there on reassembly of the cylinder?

            Post some pics as a "How-to" so others can copy your hard work
            Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

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