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Leak from oil pump mist filter - WKB272588

Article number: 272588

SYMPTOMS

  • Leak from oil pump mist filter
  • No oil in backing pump

ENVIRONMENT

  • ACQUITY RDa Detector

CAUSE

  • Blocked ballast valve assembly; oil not siphoning back into pump
  • Oil mist filter container becomes full and leaks
  • Backing pump runs dry

FIX or WORKAROUND

  1. Remove the gold filter cartridge from oil return line and sonicate it in IPA to clean.
  2. Rebuild the oil return line using the Oil Return Kit (6060131).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Replace the oil mist filter as well, if needed. Part Number = 6060123 - Filter Oil Mist EMF20

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