RedDragoN750

So, the real reason I was dicking about in the hatch is that I have an air leak. When I lock the doors (not unlock) the pump runs for about ten seconds and there is a whistling from the trunk. I removed the little white pneumatic trunk lock actuator from the end of the green air line and hooked it up to the mityvac where it held pressure and didnt whistle. The air line didn't hold pressure, but when I pulled a vacuum on it it didn't whistle. So best I could figure was the connection between the two is the problem, so I used a bit of silicone to try and re-seal this thing, to no avail. Has anyone else had a similar problem with the myriad of air lines, and if so, what did you use to seal it?

DaveInSaltLake

o-ring? how's the rubber nipple between the white actuator and the steel rod?

RedDragoN750

Rubber nipple is fine. Seems like the actuator is air tight. Which o-ring?

DaveInSaltLake

(the white part in this photo?)
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IIRC, an O-ring is an integral part of the connection. I can get some better photos later tonight.

RedDragoN750

And now I remember the little black o-ring. I cleaned it ans it seemed ok, I guess I could tear off the silicone and try replacing the o-ring

DaveInSaltLake

I have a few extras if you need one.

RedDragoN750

The retaining ring looks ok (it was a bitch to get off). I'll take it apart and try a new o-ring.