TX200 MkIII cocking lever sleeve

[RhodieBoy]

Has anyone had any issues with the cocking sleeve on a TX200 MkIII. Mine is only 3 months old and I noticed the sleeve is loose and can be pulled of extremely easily. I believe if it is not tight, every time you cock the gun it will put leverage on this point, and will make it worse.I am not sure if this is supposed to be like this? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
 

[Roadworthy]

I don't think it's meant to come apart.  The parts breakdown shows it as the cocking arm assembly.  My TX 200 is nine years old and the cocking arm has never come apart.

[RhodieBoy]

Thanks for your reply Thomas. I thought the same. It actually looks like it has some form of adhesive to bond this to the shaft, and that looks like it has not held.
I will email Air Arms directly and ask what to do about it. Unfortunately I am on the other side of the world (New Zealand) but will give it a go.

[Yarddog]

Might be a job for high strength epoxy... also adding a split pin.

[RhodieBoy]

I used a high strength epoxy which has done the job. I did send an email to air arms as this is the second issue I have had since new.
It seems quality is slipping a bit or I just got one with a couple of issues.

[Yarddog]

I used a high strength epoxy which has done the job. I did send an email to air arms as this is the second issue I have had since new.
It seems quality is slipping a bit or I just got one with a couple of issues.

That'll probably do it, but if it fails again, maybe re-epoxy with a 1/8" split pin. But I'll betcha you got it!

[Gear_Junkie]

Man this is sad, AA QC really seems to have tanked...   

[avator]

Just curious.... what was the warranty time limit on the gun?

[RhodieBoy]

I used a high strength epoxy which has done the job. I did send an email to air arms as this is the second issue I have had since new.
It seems quality is slipping a bit or I just got one with a couple of issues.

That'll probably do it, but if it fails again, maybe re-epoxy with a 1/8" split pin. But I'll betcha you got it!

Yes it did the job perfectly and is holding great. I think they used an epoxy that may have been effected by moisture when they applied it.

[RhodieBoy]

Just curious.... what was the warranty time limit on the gun?

My owners manual says 3 years UK only. So not sure how long it is for the rest of us. To be honest AA UK were not very helpful, and would not send me any parts. Just said take it to the importer. Unfortunately in NZ we can't ship air rifles at the moment via courier so would mean close to a 600 mile round trip. AA UK couldn't give a hoot. Looks like there customer service is getting like their QA. Oh well it is fixed now so no worries.

[Yarddog]

Just curious.... what was the warranty time limit on the gun?

My owners manual says 3 years UK only. So not sure how long it is for the rest of us. To be honest AA UK were not very helpful, and would not send me any parts. Just said take it to the importer. Unfortunately in NZ we can't ship air rifles at the moment via courier so would mean close to a 600 mile round trip. AA UK couldn't give a hoot. Looks like there customer service is getting like their QA. Oh well it is fixed now so no worries.

Thanks much for the feedback. I've only had mine for 8 months, but if that happens to mine, I'll do the same.

[Jr007]

Mine's 5 months old with little over 500 shots. It started to do that about month ago.

[RhodieBoy]

Mine's 5 months old with little over 500 shots. It started to do that about month ago.

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you will have better support being in the US. Don't leave it too long, if it is wobbly, otherwise the tube will deform and wont be round, so a good solid repair will not be achieved.
Good luck with a quick fix.
 

[RhodieBoy]

Just would like to give an update, to everyone who took an interest. After I epoxied the sleeve to the stub, it has been perfect since then.
I had a few niggles with the TX from new, and was a little disappointed 
However since then, I have worked on the gun myself, and ironed them out. Now it is a beauty to shoot. Even being a .22 it can shoot a single ragged hole at 35 yards without much effort on my behalf.
It is not pellet fussy at all, and will shoot H&N ftt's, RWS superdomes and AA diabolos ranging from 14.9 - 16.0 grains with deadly accuracy. No holdover between them 
It is so easy, the varmints around here are feeling it. Put the cross hairs on the target, and it is lights out, to the pesky critters. No need to even look if you hit it, you know it is down.
It has done wonders for my confidence in the rifle. Still shooting around 17 fps which is great.

It is so easy to work on, it has been easy to fine tune to my liking.

I have done the following to the gun...

Fitted a swept back Rowan trigger (best bang for your buck mod) It just feels right, and you can clearly feel both stages.
Fitted TBT MAXI Pro tuning kit
Polished the spring ends (if you have not done this yet you must do it) To me, it made the shot cycle feel better

Fitted TBT short stroke (took that out after one day) as I did not like the shot cycle (far too snappy) using an FAC spring.Only short stroke with this if you want 12 fps or less.

One thing I noticed when I opened it the first time from the factory is the amount of black sticky grease that was used.

I removed it from everything, and lubed with Bumslide that came with the TBT kit. Wow what a difference, it was like night and day. 

[Yogi]

I understand that AA uses the permanent Loctite.  Surprised it came off with out major heat.

-Y

[Yarddog]

I appreciate the update, Graeme! The TX is too fine a rifle to give up on! I really like mine!

[TonyL]

Has anyone had any issues with the cocking sleeve on a TX200 MkIII. Mine is only 3 months old and I noticed the sleeve is loose and can be pulled of extremely easily. I believe if it is not tight, every time you cock the gun it will put leverage on this point, and will make it worse.I am not sure if this is supposed to be like this? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Clean all parts are apply 638 loctite and leave for 6 hrs to sure...will not come off again