Heatkiller 3.0 LT Leaking~!!!!! pls help!

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

OK to my disappointment this thing is leaking!

the leak is occurring from the bottom left and right sides of the accetal and mounting plate. The pics will explain where the leak is coming from.

I don't know what to do. This is my first build with water and I bought the HK from someone on here.

Does watercool have warranties on theses?

Just any input helps.

Left side

Right side

slyfox2151 · Feb 19, 2010

Is it leaking from the Pipe or from the block?

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

leaking from the block

t_ski · Feb 19, 2010

Try erocker's suggestion below first. If this still fails then do this:

Power the system off, drain the loop, and take off the CPU block. Take apart the block and check the seal on the O-ring(s), then make sure you put everything back together correctly.

erocker · Feb 19, 2010

It's overtightened. It's bending the metal mounting bracket and putting a gap in the seal.

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

so loosen the bracket screws that are holding it to the mobo?

t_ski · Feb 19, 2010

erocker said:
It's overtightened. It's bending the metal mounting bracket and putting a gap in the seal.

Good catch!

deadlyrhythm said:
so loosen the bracket screws that are holding it to the mobo?

Yes, but do it evenly. Top and bottom both.

Asylum · Feb 19, 2010

erocker said:
It's overtightened. It's bending the metal mounting bracket and putting a gap in the seal.

That would be my answer also.
Looks like its to tight.

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

another question, why would my Pumps at times screetch and even stop?

t_ski · Feb 19, 2010

Air in the loop gets caught in the pump. You running two loops or one? If running two pumps on one loop, it's harder to keep them both bled (at least it was for me the one time I tried it).

Asylum · Feb 19, 2010

deadlyrhythm said:
another question, why would my Pumps at times screetch and even stop?

Sounds like you have air in your loop.
You will need to work the air pockets in to your res and add more water.

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

t_ski said:
Air in the loop gets caught in the pump.

how do you get rid of it?

edit: any good approach to this ?

t_ski · Feb 19, 2010

Work the loop, rock the case, turn pumps on & off. Repeat.

t_ski · Feb 19, 2010

t_ski said:
Air in the loop gets caught in the pump. You running two loops or one? If running two pumps on one loop, it's harder to keep them both bled (at least it was for me the one time I tried it).

Edited my post above. Answer?

erocker · Feb 19, 2010

Take it off all together and make sure the bracket isn't bent, bend it back if you need to. Or, go a step further and dissassemble it and make sure the gasket it allright. There are instructions that come with HK's. I used a micrometer to find the correct mounting pressure with mine.

According to the directions the ideal contact pressure is 200N. So from the top of the screw to the top of the mounting bracket the distance needs to be 19.6mm.

When tightening only do a couple turns on each screw at a time in a criss-cross pattern.

brandonwh64 · Feb 19, 2010

I have fixed something simular to this before. if the block has a rubber ring around it that meets in the middle, take some vasoline and put a light coat on the rubber then tighten the bolts evenly.

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

yeah i am going to take it apart see whats going on.
thank you so much for all of your help everyone. truly amazing!

cheers

t_ski · Feb 19, 2010

brandonwh64 said:
I have fixed something simular to this before. if the block has a rubber ring around it that meets in the middle, take some vasoline and put a light coat on the rubber then tighten the bolts evenly.

Plumber's grease is similar but thicker, and meant for putting on O-rings and such. You can use that if you have some.

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

Resolved.

Disabled and re-assembled the HK WB and re-seated the rubber gasket.

Ran it for a hour , no leaks which is better than what happening before.

Will do more thorough leak test but so far so good.

Got another problem though. Will post it in a new thread as it is not related to this one.

PaulieG · Feb 19, 2010

deadlyrhythm said:
Resolved.

Disabled and re-assembled the HK WB and re-seated the rubber gasket.

Ran it for a hour , no leaks which is better than what happening before.

Will do more thorough leak test but so far so good.

Got another problem though. Will post it in a new thread as it is not related to this one.

Excellent. I know how much leaks suck. Actually had a leak yesterday too, but it was from my Res...which was not near components.

erocker · Feb 19, 2010

deadlyrhythm said:
Resolved.

Disabled and re-assembled the HK WB and re-seated the rubber gasket.

Ran it for a hour , no leaks which is better than what happening before.

Will do more thorough leak test but so far so good.

Got another problem though. Will post it in a new thread as it is not related to this one.

Did you figure out the correct tension to tighten it down to?

deadlyrhythm · Feb 19, 2010

haven't done that part yet. But even when it wasn't tightened down to the MOBO it still leaked which pretty much led to the rubber gasket in the WB.

Will update after the tightening down to the MOBO part is done.

erocker · Feb 19, 2010

deadlyrhythm said:
haven't done that part yet. But even when it wasn't tightened down to the MOBO it still leaked which pretty much led to the rubber gasket in the WB.

Will update after the tightening down to the MOBO part is done.

A micrometer will make it easier, but if you can find a smaller ruler with centimeters on it, that should work.

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