How to check for water in air suspension system?
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How to check for water in air suspension system?
I took out my pumps and tanks out as things broke, it's been in the unheated (-40'C to +30'C) garage for a year, lines still in the car... Now before I think about using the things I've got, how do I check the system?
#2
Could you not install water traps, and then run the system through several series of ups and downs? I am asking this in the form of a question because I do not know for sure, but would like to see the answer to this question.....
Quincy
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Just check the tanks. Some tanks have a drain plug that you simply just unscrew to let out the water. The air valves are made to pass (regulate) water as well, so a bit of condensation won't hurt them.
During winter time, some guys use air brake antifreeze and drop a few drops into the tank so that it water wont freeze up.
During winter time, some guys use air brake antifreeze and drop a few drops into the tank so that it water wont freeze up.
#5
I would suggest pulling out the tank and draining it out. You will be able to see if there is allot of rusty water coming out. If there is, you will want to clean out your valves.
After you drain out all of the water, hook the tank/compressors back up and before you pressurize the system, add some of the air brake antifreeze into the system.
Now hopefully you didn't have any lines burst, turn on the compressors and let the tank fill back up. If the tank is building pressure, you should be good on your lines/fittings and then fill everything all the way up and spray it down with some soapy water to see if there are any leaks.
If it not filling up, i would suggest plugging in some type of shop compressor that way you can have a burst of air going into the system and see what line is leaking faster then the compressor is able to fill up the air tank. Those leaks you will usually hear them hissing really bad.
Then i would cycle the car a few times up/down to work the antifreeze through the system.
I hope that helps!
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