Leaking 580 :(

[shumanfu]

Hey guys,

 

Need some ideas. My 580 is leaking from where the nib unit and barrel fit together. Its on pretty tight, don't want to over tighten as i'm worried the plastic will start cracking.

 

It's always stored nib up and the barrel is a new replacement. It happened to the old barrel too and ended up filling up the cap with ink.

 

Here's a pic.

 

http://i.imgur.com/ftlEgBn.jpg

 

Cheers.

 

 

[A144]

The threads on the feed housing are probably breaking off. I've had it happen a couple times due to over tightening of the nib unit. Email TWSBI and they'll send you a new one.

 

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/BigBassin/IMAG0075_zpscjximxu1.jpg

[Flounder]

Good call (the Achilles Sleeve strikes again) and good photo.

[mitchota]

I've had that happen to two 580's. My fiancee's one did that, and TWSBI replaced the sleeve very quickly so that one's pretty much good as new. On my own 580, the threaded part of the sleeve broke off on the pen. TWSBI is sending me a new sleeve and barrel to fix it. TWSBI is very good about standing behind their product and offering support/repairs.