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Bring_Back_Shantz · 06-13-2024, 11:36 AM

Youtube is a good resource.

There is a chance that the leak is just coming from where a rubber hose goes over/connects to a plastic fitting. I had a similar problem, this is where the "Stronger Clamps" comes in.

A lot of those connections are just hooked up with tension clamps, they're just big springs.
I replaced that with a proper screw down hose clamp. Be careful not to over tighten, if you do that.

Honestly, step 1 is to get in there and figure out where the leak is coming from then you can figure out what you need to do to fix it.
It's less complicated than you think, if you're at all mechanically inclined, you'll be able to follow along on youtube and figure it out.

06-13-2024, 11:36 AM	#7
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