Air Leaking from Fitting on Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs
Question:
One of the airbags is leaking. After adding air to the bag ... say up to 20 lbs ... I release the air compressor and all the air rushes out of the valve stem attached to the airbag. The valve seems tight. What do I do?
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
The first thing you are going to want to do is to take a bottle of soapy water and spray down all of the lines, fittings, and airbags while the system is inflated. There should be bubbles forming where the air is escaping. If air is escaping out of the fitting on top of the airbags then you are going to want to remove it. Once it is removed you would then want to recut the end of the airline with a tubing cutter like part # AL10530. Once this is down you can put some thread sealer like part # LT37482 on it before tightening it back down.
If this is not where the air is coming from please send me a photo and I would be glad to offer further assistance.
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Loctite Thread Sealant 545 - Purple - Non-Contaminating Thread and Pipe Sealer - 1.22-Fl Oz Bottle
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Sealant
- Multi-Purpose Sealant
- 1.22 oz
- Loctite
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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