Leaking Oil Help

It would appear the new 2V version of the lathe has leaking issues that hopefully PM will address with the factory. If I remember correctly, they told me they had switched to a new manufacturing facility for the new version. It does suck, but these types of issues can happen when you do that.

Now you're at the point where you need to decide how far you want to take it, and PM will have to decide how far they are willing to go to make it right. Towards the end of my issues, before I decided to do my own gasket, I was ready to pay to ship it back to them and upgrade to the Taiwanese version. I was also considering just asking for my money back and heading over to eBay to find a replacement that I would expect to be working on as opposed to a new lathe. I'm just not wired to do that type of thing, and I will more often than not just fix something myself to avoid the confrontation. The problem with all of these scenarios is that they may not be willing to do that, and the warranty may not cover it. You may end up having to raise such a fuss that they would have to work with you to avoid the bad press. No if that's something you can do it may be your best option.

Have you brought up the subject with them of a return or a trade-up to see what they would say?
 
I'm just not wired to do that type of thing, and I will more often than not just fix something myself to avoid the confrontation.

This makes 2 of us.


Have you brought up the subject with them of a return or a trade-up to see what they would say?

No. I thought I would wait to see what happens with the gasket which was a few months ago and now I am starting to see other leaks in the mean time. Did the gasket you installed fix your issue? PM told me yesterday they have just received the gaskets.
I am not 1 to make waves either but I think this is pushing the limits.
 
ya'll are more patient than I am. 11K is a lot of money to some of us, not to mention the mental part of it eating at you. My mill was less than half that cost and has to date only had ugly cosmetic issues but still annoying. I for one have learned my lesson and posts like these have reinforced that. I hope you get it fixed or gone. the crap coming out of china is insulting.
 
Yes, the one I installed fixed it "good enough". But there is still a very slight leak that will cause me to have to fill it every 6 months or so. At least that's what I'm guessing.
 
ya'll are more patient than I am. 11K is a lot of money to some of us

HAHAHA Hope you understand when I say I am one of US!! I completely agree with you except there are some good things that come out of China. I actually flew to PM before I purchased this and still was not told this was a completely new lathe and new manufacturing. I looked at a lathe there that looked pretty good and I was guaranteed that PM had high standards from them. Thinking they skipped this one.
I had a feeling I might have a few cosmetic issues here and there but NOTHING like this.

"good enough"
You are a better man than I. If this is a casting issue (I believe it is) that leak will start getting larger and larger and just a guess but if you have severe temp swings it will really get bad.
 
Oh, it still is for me too, lol. And you're not wrong about the potential issues in the future. But I have decided to use this lathe for as long as possible while I figure out how to financially afford a HAAS TL-1, lol. Originally, I was thinking about finding another lathe, but once I decide to go the CNC route it didn't make any sense to go through all that hassle to sell and move machines. The leak is small enough that I don't foresee any issues in the time it should take to make the switch. Then I can sell the 1440 to fund a better manual lathe.
 
Wow your going CNC? Good for you. Bought a 3 axis myself. Stay away from Langmuir!!.
Are you good in CAM? It is a big learning curve. I would love a CNC lathe. That would be a whole other experience.
 
Truthfully, I have zero experience in CAM, and a little in CAD. I stumbled across a gunsmith on YouTube that uses the TL-1 for his rifle builds, and the setup just makes sense. Using the optional pendant, you can operate it just like a manual mill, while still having CNC capabilities. There's a lot more to it that he shows in the videos, but that's the gist of it.
The goal is to have all the machinery purchased, setup, and running in the garage before I even start to think about quitting the job I have now, lol.
 
wnchstrtnfldvlle said:
Oh, it still is for me too, lol. And you're not wrong about the potential issues in the future. But I have decided to use this lathe for as long as possible while I figure out how to financially afford a HAAS TL-1, lol. Originally, I was thinking about finding another lathe, but once I decide to go the CNC route it didn't make any sense to go through all that hassle to sell and move machines. The leak is small enough that I don't foresee any issues in the time it should take to make the switch. Then I can sell the 1440 to fund a better manual lathe.
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Reminds me of my brothers Haas mill...he was in his small office doing his business and BAM CRASH! The umbrella tool changer with all the tools fell off the machine and down into the chip pan. lol

I have found it easier to just set my expectations to zero. My new $80,000 F250 Tremor...the center console cover rattles, really? lol
 
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