Removing a SiTech autodump valve

Jecowling · April 1st, 2007, 03:06 PM

Hi all,

Is there any special knack to removing a SiTech dump valve? Or do you just need hands like torque wrenches?

Help appreciated before I break something - either me or the valve, whichever gives first.

Cheers
Jen

Keiron · April 1st, 2007, 06:12 PM

Protec did one for me the other day, they used two special plastic rings, one for each side of the dump. There didn't seem to be any special knack to it other than the sheer force that would be needed if you didn't have those ujimaflips. I heard mention something that made me think they might screw the "wrong" way, although I can't be even 50% sure on that.

Sorry I couldn't help more.

***Fiona*** · April 1st, 2007, 06:40 PM

I wanted to remove my Apex one and I couldn't do that, I asked Otter to do it but they seem to have forgotten.

Apparently there is a special tool, however sometimes they also aquasure them in, at least Otter do.

rjack · April 1st, 2007, 08:54 PM

I have a piece of stiff wire which I put through the inside holes to get additional leverage.

If this is a DUI suit the outside and some of the threads will be gummed up with aquaseal. It took alot of umph to get mine off.

Richard

Jecowling · April 1st, 2007, 10:02 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by rjack)

I have a piece of stiff wire which I put through the inside holes to get additional leverage.
Richard

Good idea -will try that.

Quote: (Originally Posted by rjack)

If this is a DUI suit ...

Richard

I wish...

Cheers
Jen

steve mc · April 2nd, 2007, 11:00 AM

Remember Jen, its right to tighten it and left to loosen it

**neilh** · April 2nd, 2007, 11:06 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jecowling)

Hi all,

Is there any special knack to removing a SiTech dump valve? Or do you just need hands like torque wrenches?

I'm sure there's a special tool that fits on the inside of the valve (into some holes I think) to allow you to get a grip on that bit. Then from what I remember you need to push the external part of the valve down as though manually dumping gas and twist the two in opposite directions.

It may well be sealed/glued in place - I had to use some silicone sealant around mine to stop it leaking so mine will be a bugger to remove as well

Rob Forrest · April 2nd, 2007, 12:01 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fiona)

Apparently there is a special tool, however sometimes they also aquasure them in, at least Otter do.

I recently removed a SiTech valve without any tools and it just involved brute force and determination. I think there may have been some glue / aquasure in there too (it is an Otter suit).
the SiTech was leaky and I had a new (Apeks) one to put in its place so I was not too bothered about applying too much force.....

Jecowling · April 2nd, 2007, 01:12 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by steve mc)

Remember Jen, its right to tighten it and left to loosen it

Thanks Steve! I've always wondered why I could never get taps to work. Now I know!

Jen

Jecowling · April 2nd, 2007, 01:14 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Forrest)

I recently removed a SiTech valve without any tools and it just involved brute force and determination. I think there may have been some glue / aquasure in there too (it is an Otter suit).
the SiTech was leaky and I had a new (Apeks) one to put in its place so I was not too bothered about applying too much force.....

Do you fancy removing another then?

I'll cook you tea in return

Jen

April 1st, 2007, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jecowling (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 120	Removing a SiTech autodump valve Hi all, Is there any special knack to removing a SiTech dump valve? Or do you just need hands like torque wrenches? Help appreciated before I break something - either me or the valve, whichever gives first. Cheers Jen

April 1st, 2007, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Up North Posts: 1,203	I wanted to remove my Apex one and I couldn't do that, I asked Otter to do it but they seem to have forgotten. Apparently there is a special tool, however sometimes they also aquasure them in, at least Otter do. __________________ Fiona Resistance was Futile Move Along YD GUE Member

April 1st, 2007, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Keiron(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 121	Protec did one for me the other day, they used two special plastic rings, one for each side of the dump. There didn't seem to be any special knack to it other than the sheer force that would be needed if you didn't have those ujimaflips. I heard mention something that made me think they might screw the "wrong" way, although I can't be even 50% sure on that. Sorry I couldn't help more.

April 1st, 2007, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
rjack(Offline) wet behind the ears Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 860	I have a piece of stiff wire which I put through the inside holes to get additional leverage. If this is a DUI suit the outside and some of the threads will be gummed up with aquaseal. It took alot of umph to get mine off. Richard

April 1st, 2007, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jecowling (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 120	Quote: (Originally Posted by rjack) I have a piece of stiff wire which I put through the inside holes to get additional leverage. Richard Good idea -will try that. Quote: (Originally Posted by rjack) If this is a DUI suit ... Richard I wish... Cheers Jen

April 2nd, 2007, 11:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
steve mc(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: liverpool Posts: 30	Remember Jen, its right to tighten it and left to loosen it

April 2nd, 2007, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Quote: (Originally Posted by Jecowling) Hi all, Is there any special knack to removing a SiTech dump valve? Or do you just need hands like torque wrenches? I'm sure there's a special tool that fits on the inside of the valve (into some holes I think) to allow you to get a grip on that bit. Then from what I remember you need to push the external part of the valve down as though manually dumping gas and twist the two in opposite directions. It may well be sealed/glued in place - I had to use some silicone sealant around mine to stop it leaking so mine will be a bugger to remove as well

April 2nd, 2007, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rob Forrest (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 23	Quote: (Originally Posted by Fiona) Apparently there is a special tool, however sometimes they also aquasure them in, at least Otter do. I recently removed a SiTech valve without any tools and it just involved brute force and determination. I think there may have been some glue / aquasure in there too (it is an Otter suit). the SiTech was leaky and I had a new (Apeks) one to put in its place so I was not too bothered about applying too much force.....

April 2nd, 2007, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jecowling (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 120	Quote: (Originally Posted by steve mc) Remember Jen, its right to tighten it and left to loosen it Thanks Steve! I've always wondered why I could never get taps to work. Now I know! Jen

April 2nd, 2007, 01:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jecowling (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 120	Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Forrest) I recently removed a SiTech valve without any tools and it just involved brute force and determination. I think there may have been some glue / aquasure in there too (it is an Otter suit). the SiTech was leaky and I had a new (Apeks) one to put in its place so I was not too bothered about applying too much force..... Do you fancy removing another then? I'll cook you tea in return Jen