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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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Is there a way to check if there is a leak on an air ride?
i have air bags and one tire looses compression too much.
How can i check and correct this problem?
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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what kind of car do u have the kit on. is it bags? cylinders? is it a front back side side kit? what kinds of valves? what kinds of fitting? etc. give me some more info and maybe i can help
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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ok my bad for not adding all the info at first.
Let me try and get all the info correct.
Its cylinders,
with 10 switches, front-back, side2side, 4 corners, seesaw,and pancake.
eight 1/2in. competition valves
1/2in. air line
1/2 in. fittings
2 compressors on a small 6 gal. tank
all on a 95 Accord.
The wheel with the suspect leak is the driver side-rear wheel
Hope this is all and not sure if im missing anything else.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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do u have the plastic push fittings or do u have the threaded fittings. i had lots of problems with push fittings on my bagged truck so i replaced all the lines with hydraulic hose. 1500psi burst rating and no leaks. could also be the cylinder itself. the valve may be sticking. the only way to fix is to raise the car all the way up and listen for an air leak. it u can't hear it, you could try using a spray bottle with soapy water and look for bubbles. other than that, you'll just have to start replacing stuff until u fix it. if u have any more ?'s, pm me. i have plenty of knowledge in air suspension.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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the easiest way to physically check for leaks is fill up a spray bottle with soapy water and start sprayin all yer lines, fittings, etc. when you hit a leak you will notice bubbles from the soap in the water.
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