Mk23 magazine issues- leaking how to fix

[Rm29]

Hello,

 

These 2 mags are leaking from the pins at the bottom. 
 

how can I fix this. 

 

 

thank you 

 

[Sewdhull]

I should read these things properly.

There's a squarish seal in the bottom of magazines you can get to if you unscrew the bolt in the bottom. A metal block can be removed then to expose the seal. Lube that, make sure it seats correctly or get a new one.

 

You can safely ignore the rest of this reply.

 

You can try a drop or two of silicone oil in the hole and blip a little gas in. I suggest purging out the oil after this with gas.

 

Or remove the valve and do the same ( my preference)

 

Or finally get new valves.

 

 

Edited December 23, 2023 by Sewdhull

[Enid_Puceflange]

Strip and re build with thicker washers

A total pain in the ass to get back together though, like need squeezed together with a big vice if you use the slightly thicker O’rings 

Getting the pins back in is a challenge, it’s the pins that hold the base on

Did you use green gas or stronger, they do recommend only 144a

 

Edited December 23, 2023 by Enid_Puceflange

[Rm29]

36 minutes ago, Enid_Puceflange said:

Strip and re build with thicker washers

A total pain in the ass to get back together though, like need squeezed together with a big vice if you use the slightly thicker O’rings 

Getting the pins back in is a challenge, it’s the pins that hold the base on

Did you use green gas or stronger, they do recommend only 144a

 

I use green gas.  I’ll grab some new seals and try those. 

[Sewdhull]

Oh pins...I should look better too, or not post on night shift