Agreed, it seems to be a very solid lighter all around. I just replaced all the seals and sponge/stopper for the needle valve, removed and cleaned the fill valve, and put it all back together with the angled needle. First time working on a lighter and it seems to have worked flawlessly. I’m beyond satisfied at the moment. We’ll see how the angled needle valve holds up over the long term.
Can you link some videos that you watched and maybe the place that supplied the seals/sponge/etc.?
Thank you! Honestly it’s super damn easy as long as you don’t lose any of the tiny ass parts. Let me see if I can find some links. The replacement seals and sponges actually came with the needle valves, but there are some super cheap repair kits on eBay that look like they have identical parts. I never post links so bear with me if I don’t get it right…
m.youtube.com
I don’t think they are, they appear to be two totally different designs. An exploded view of the unique doesn’t really look anything like the Rollagas from what I can tell.
Thank you so much!It’s worth mentioning that a few Rollagas-specific tools will greatly help you service these. I’m sure it can be done with makeshift implements, but if you plan on servicing these over the course of many years, I think it’s worth it to invest in the right tools.
Here’s what I got
I also picked this up to help push the pin out of the lid
Durable tool drill for removing hinge pins for Dunhill Rollagas lighters repairs | eBay
Very efficient in removing hinge pins for Dunhill lighters (All models). Fits also for Zippo, S.T DuPont lighters. one tool drill for removing hinge pins（Lighter not included）. Durable, High quality.www.ebay.com
Other than that its all really basic stuff:
-Tube of silicone grease (ultra important!)
-small jewelers flathead screwdriver
-dental pick
-needle nose pliers
-small plastic bristle brush
-cotton swabs
-isopropyl alcohol to clean with
I think that about covers it!
You bet! I just started researching this Rollagas stuff like 2 weeks ago so I’m not the most knowledgeable guy in the world. I’m just starting to figure it all out.
But your courage in the face of disaster speaks volumes
Sir, are you implying that collecting Rollagas’ is a disaster waiting to happen? Haha if so, please elaborate.But your courage in the face of disaster speaks volumes
Oh no, it's just courageous when you take a delicate device completely apart with little or no experience. It has to all go back together as designed or then it's a disaster. One advantage today is the cell phone and photos. You can document as you disassemble.It's one thing to take something apart, any idiot can do that. It's quite another to put it back together in working order. My hat's off to you!
Ha! I see what you mean, now. And you are absolutely right about it! It’s a very fine line between elegantly lighting one’s cigarette and wielding an unruly flamethrower. I went outside and held them as far away as I could reach when I sparked them up for the first time, and chuckled to myself when they were working just fine and dandy. Beginner’s luck, perhaps. I guess we’ll see when I get my hands on the next one
