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[Nuttyboy812]

I have a Nerf Titan missle launcher that has a major problem. Now dont ignore this because you think im some new guy who is gonna post once and never be seen again, I plan on sticking around for awhile Back to my problem, My Titan wont hold air and when I pump it the it makes a hissing noise aswell as the air pressure gauge not moving, please help!!! Thanks

[lasagna678]

You sir, have a leaky titan.

End of story.

Now how to fix it?

We need to determine where the leaks are in the system. The titan is basically a large bicycle pump with a trigger on it, so after you split the shell apart, you can take a look at the internals.
My titans were famous for leaking around the pressure gauge, but you can easily find a leak by first looking for cracked or broken tubing.
I'd also give the titan a pump and use your God given tools to listen into the specific parts of the internals to determine where the hissing is coming from.
The hissing is relevant to a large gaping hole in the pressure system that you don't like too much.
Now you can do something about replacing the tubing or the fittings around the leaks, but sometimes it is better to start over with a new one. Granted you shouldn't go to TRU and plop down $60 for a new set, but you can find one here on the forums or on ebay for about $20. Sometimes you have to think would it be time to repair it rather than replace it. Personal choices.

Hope that helps. Happy Titaning.

[Jeo]

listen into the specific parts of the internals to determine where the hissing is coming from.

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Edited by Zorn's Lemma, 11 June 2012 - 10:25 AM.

[Nuttyboy812]

THank you Mr.Lasagna, and was I reported for this topic? I dont see why I dont think I did anything wrong to get reported. Ill be cracking my Titan open later this week thank you!

[Draconis]

THank you Mr.Lasagna, and was I reported for this topic? I dont see why I dont think I did anything wrong to get reported. Ill be cracking my Titan open later this week thank you!

No, YOUR post would have been edited if you were the one warned. You also would have received a PM from a moderator.

[Crater]

If you can't find the leak by listening for it, try pressurizing it and immersing it in water. Then just look for where the bubbles come from.

[Daniel Beaver]

If you can't find the leak by listening for it, try pressurizing it and immersing it in water. Then just look for where the bubbles come from.

To expand on that, you can also try wetting it with a film of soapy water and look for the bubbles.

[Nuttyboy812]

Thanks guys, I will admit I am having a bit of trouble getting the Titan open but ill figure it out, and after I find the leak what do I use to fix it with?

[Draconis]

Thanks guys, I will admit I am having a bit of trouble getting the Titan open but ill figure it out, and after I find the leak what do I use to fix it with?

The procedure will differ depending upon what part is actually leaking. If it a tubing connection, then a recommendation of "goop" is likely to be made, but not by me. I would strongly suggest using something like the Oatey universal ABS/PVC/CPVC adhesive.

[Zorns Lemma]

Thanks guys, I will admit I am having a bit of trouble getting the Titan open but ill figure it out, and after I find the leak what do I use to fix it with?

I suggest you take photos of where the leak is occurring, and perhaps even where on the titan you have having difficulty opening.

It is much harder to aid an issue in the abstract.

[Slime]

You might be having difficulty opening the titan because of the big orange ring near the back of titan. Try using a heat gun and then lighlty plrying it off with a flat head screwdriver, or use the methods suggested here

Edited by Slime, 13 June 2012 - 10:57 AM.

[Nuttyboy812]

Actually, its the screws that im having trouble with they just dont want to come out and if anybody wants to trade once I become a member I will trade my Titan for another Titan if you think you can fix mine or I will trade it for a longstrike or raider

[Draconis]

Actually, its the screws that im having trouble with they just dont want to come out and if anybody wants to trade once I become a member I will trade my Titan for another Titan if you think you can fix mine or I will trade it for a longstrike or raider

Given the size of a Titan, that kind of trade would best be done in person. Where are you located? Hint: You should fill out that information on your profile too. Also, you may need to give up some sort of incentive to get the other person to give up the non-leaky Titan.

[Nuttyboy812]

Like what? I dont really see why you cant mail the Titan its not that big...

[Draconis]

Like what? I dont really see why you cant mail the Titan its not that big...

It isn't that you can't it is that it is prohibitively expensive to do. Like $10 or so. Also, say you and I agreed to trade one of my non-leaking Titans for your leaky blaster. You would have to give me some sort of incentive to do that, be it an extra blaster, money, etc.