Butane lighter repair: Off-topic discussion forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

Nov. 20, 2009 7:28 p.m. EvanB HalfDork

Has anyone ever tried to repair a leaking butane lighter? I have a vintage S.T. Dupone lighter that I just filled up and it is leaking even with the lid closed. The good news is that besides the leak it works fine

I tried searching on Google but it seems that everyone just sends it out to get repaired (cost ~$90) but it just seems to need new seals.
Nov. 20, 2009 8:19 p.m. cwh SuperDork

Bic. 2.00, done.
Nov. 20, 2009 9:12 p.m. zoomx2 Reader

I would check with a local jewelery store as lots carry (or used to when smoking was still kewl) higher end lighters. Good luck.
Nov. 20, 2009 9:57 p.m. wbjones Reader

EvanB wrote:

I tried searching on Google but it seems that everyone just sends it out to get repaired (cost ~$90) but it just seems to need new seals.

quit smoking ... save $90 immediately
Nov. 20, 2009 10:01 p.m. joey48442 SuperDork

I quit 5.5 years ago, but I still carry a zippo. Actually just started carrying it, again.

Joey
Nov. 21, 2009 2:29 a.m. EvanB HalfDork

wbjones wrote:

quit smoking ... save $90 immediately

Yea that would be the easy way to save money huh

I don't really smoke much though, just a couple cigarettes or a pipe at night.
Nov. 21, 2009 8:45 a.m. wbjones Reader

joey48442 wrote:

I quit 5.5 years ago, but I still carry a zippo. Actually just started carrying it, again.

Joey

yeah I can relate... quit in '94 still have lighters around, find them useful in more ways than matches...