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I have a DirecTV standard definition receiver that a purchased years ago and is not leased. When I go camping, I call and activate the receiver and then deactivate when I return. I have done this for years. Following a recent trip, I received a pre-paid envelope in the mail asking me to return the access card from the receiver that I had deactivated. I called CS and was informed that this is their policy and they acted like it had been in place for some time. I explained that I had activated and deactivated my owned receiver for years and had never been asked to return an access card. After lots of time on the phone, I was told that there did not appear to be an order in their system requesting the card but that was all they could tell me. I hung-up without a clear understanding of the policy. Does anyone have experience in this area that they would like to share? I have read that once the card is returned, then I will have to pay ($20?) to have one shipped to me each time I need to activate which is something I do not plan to do.1.7KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Leaking Lippert Slide pump - with pics
nmjack wrote: hikersc wrote: I am at about one month on the #348 nitrile quad ring and it appears to be holding well in spite of 102 degrees here in South Carolina. I saw my first leak at about 3 years and just cleaned the initial O-ring and went about 2 more years. I am not saying that it will never leak again but if I can get 3 plus years then I am happy. The leaks start slowly and are easy to fix and I get to clean out the tank and put in new ATF. I did not want to use Permatex or RTV for that reason. I would be interested in nmjack's experience with the over sized ring as I consider that my next option if the leak comes back. Any other experience would be appreciated. Well here we are with another summer behind us and my pump is leaking again. I had put in a #347 BUNA-N 70 Durometer X-Ring (Quad) ID 4.225" X .210" CS. It is not as bad a leak as I had earlier but it does leak when the temperature gets hot. I have not taken it apart yet, looking for a new approach. I had two of the quad rings made as well as two "O" rings; ID 4.225" with a .218" CS. I'm not sure the additional .008" CS is enough to make any difference but may try it anyway. It's just a pain to take it all apart and I've never had any sludge in the tank to worry about so that does not give me any other reason to pull it all apart. I'll post if I find out anything more. We had an unusually hot summer in western South Carolina with temps at about 106 degrees or so for a few days. I did get a drip or two but now that temps have cooled the quad ring appears to be holding again. I did not lose enough fluid to require topping off. I do like the idea of putting a hose clamp around the area of the resevoir where the plactic and o-ring contact. That sounds better than the Permatex or RTV solution. This is clearly a design problem that Lippert should own up to and become part of the solution (other than being willing to sell you a new correctly designed pump). How hard could an engineering solution and retro fit kit be?859Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leaking Lippert Slide pump - with pics
ewhitefo wrote: Is your pump the uni-directional with the two vavle setup or is it the bi-directional with no valves? Do you know where to get the quad O-ring? It is the same Haldex pump as shown in the photos by the original poster. I believe that it is bi-directional but I am not sure. Quad O-rings are a little hard to find at a reasonable price. Your best bet is an industrial supply if you live near a large city. You might also check with a hydraulic rebuilder if you have one of those close by. I found some on the internet but purchased mine from a local industrial supply company but it had to be special ordered. I had to order 4 and pay more than they cost for shipping. When you purchase make sure the ring is Buna-N or Nitrile. Otherwise, it cannot handle exposure to the ATF.546Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leaking Lippert Slide pump - with pics
I am at about one month on the #348 nitrile quad ring and it appears to be holding well in spite of 102 degrees here in South Carolina. I saw my first leak at about 3 years and just cleaned the initial O-ring and went about 2 more years. I am not saying that it will never leak again but if I can get 3 plus years then I am happy. The leaks start slowly and are easy to fix and I get to clean out the tank and put in new ATF. I did not want to use Permatex or RTV for that reason. I would be interested in nmjack's experience with the over sized ring as I consider that my next option if the leak comes back. Any other experience would be appreciated.546Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leaking Lippert Slide pump - with pics
As a follow-up to my last post, I wanted to let anyone that is interested know that I believe I have found the solution to the problem noted in the original post. This solution may work for a similar arrangements but is intended for Lippert Hydraulic slide systems that utilized the Haldex pumps with the cylindrical reservoirs that hold the ATF. These tanks use a #348 (ID: 4 3/8" CS: 3/16") O-Ring that is Buna-n (Nitrile) which is petroleum resistent. I recently purchased 4 (the minimum that I could order) #348 Nitrile Quad Rings (sometimes called X-Rings) and used one to replace my original O-Ring. The fit is tight and appears to be holding well. These rings have twice the sealing surface of a standard O-Ring. I believe what is happening is that grit gets into the tank and works itself under the ring and then it starts leaking. With the Quad Ring, one seal should keep the grit out while the other seals so I believe it will hold up for good while. This solution also eliminates the need for RTV or Permatex as has been suggested in other posts. I think it is important to be able to remove and clean the tank, if needed, without have to deal with other sealers. I plan to keep an extra Quad Ring but would be happy to sell the other two if anyone has trouble finding these things. Just send me a private message if you are interested.546Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leaking Lippert Slide pump - with pics
This is a follow-up to my post on 6/27/2011. I wanted let anyone that is interested know that I had removed my O-Ring and believe that I have determined it's size. I found out that O-Rings come in specific sizes depending on the material used to make the O-Ring. The material must be able to handle ATF. According my measurements, my O-Ring is a #348 (ID: 4 3/8" CS: 3/16"). The O-Ring appears to be in perfect shape but it is was leaking none the less. At this point, I have three option. I can replace with a new #348 or I can go to a #425 (ID: 4 1/2" CS: 1/4") which would be the next size up in thickness or I could use a quad ring version of the #348. At this point, I am leaning toward the quad ring as these rings are designed to provide twice the sealing surface area of a normal O-Ring. The design of this ring would also tend to prevent grit from getting under the entire ring which I believe is contributing to the leakage. If anyone has any experience, thoughts, or ideas before I move forward, I would appreciate the feedback.546Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leaking Lippert Slide pump - with pics
I talked with a Lippert Rep this morning and obtained the following information that might prove helpful for anyone with the pump type as noted in the original post. The pump noted in the original post is no longer purchased and used in the Lippert slide systems. His specific recommendation was to remove the existing O-Ring and find a local hydraulic pump rebuilder to obtain a similar ring. He said that many had had success with obtaining the same diameter O-Ring with a slightly larger thickness. In other words, the same inside diameter with a slightly larger outside diamenter. He also noted that some had had success with using a quad ring with the same inside diameter and slightly larger outside diameter. I asked him if he had specs on the existing O-Ring and he said he did not. He also suggested adding flat washers to the bolts to help distribute the load more evenly. He did say to use ATF when refilling the reservoir. I plan to retrieve the O-Ring and begin a hunt for new O-Ring in the next few days. If anyone on this forum has made the suggested repair, I would love to know the size of O-Ring that was used. Otherwise, I will update this forum when I figure something out.546Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leaking Lippert Slide pump - with pics
I have had this same problem with the same Lippert pump on my 2003 Cedar Creek (Forest River). The first time I had the problem, I removed the reservoir (as shown in the photos). I cleaned out the sludge and cleaned the O-Ring, reassemblied and filled with ATF. It worked well for about 2 years but is now leaking around the O-Ring again. I contacted Lippert a few years back and was told that they had no replacement O-Rings or parts. My question is does anyone have a number or link or way to contact Lippert to determine if I am covered under the recall? The next question is, assuming I am not covered under the recall, does anyone have a better fix than cleaning and reassembly. I considered a sealer such as Permatex or Silicone (in the area of the O-Ring) but would like to be able to get it apart in the future, if needed. Any suggestions in this area?459Views0likes0Comments
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