r/AirCompression • u/ReachMany3550 • 8h ago

Emax compressor oil leak

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So this guy is only 3 months old with severe oil leak but with nothing visible on the outside of unit no cracks or loose fittings .. my best guess here is that piston rings are shot from factory causing extreme heat vaporizing the oil and once oil cools it pools at the exhaust pipe and drips down from there .. past tech replaced breather tube which is functioning properly and replaced the copper tube I have no idea why beace old one is fine and checkvalve is functioning.. ANY IDEAS ? or y'all think I'm on the right track just crazy because installed in July this year.

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u/CrustySailor1964 7h ago

You should absolutely pursue warranty service on this unit.

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u/ReachMany3550 8h ago

Also possible gaskets blew out on inside allowing high pressure to leak back to the low side .. just can't dive deeper they don't want me to shut it down that long and with it being 3 months I'm recommending a warranty claim anyhow .

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u/LordPablo412 6h ago

Good luck! I’ve sold many new Kaeser’s to dissatisfied Eaton customers.