# How would you fix this leak?

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**Created:** [June 5, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-would-you-fix-this-leak/33898 "2022-06-05T21:55:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-would-you-fix-this-leak/33898/10 "2022-06-06T02:15:41Z")

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It does it because when you’re not on the trigger the unloader is bypassing a lot of water. Here’s the link to the thread where other guys and me have had the same problem, that plug does not get Teflon or pipe sealant it can go into your pump and mess with the check valves if you’re unlucky

> [@Pump leak from outlet cap/plug](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pump-leak-from-outlet-cap-plug/27007/39):
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> Yes, if its cracked its trashed anyways, i would definitely call the manufacturer and try to get a replacement, document the hell out of it to.

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