? regarding my airbags & Leaking. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeff1vol · 04-11-2007, 03:38 PM

Do you normally lose air pressure after a period of time? I found myself having to refill my bags after it sat in the garage for a couple of weeks. They weren't totally out of air, just lower then they were when I parked it. Is this normal (like having to put air in your tires periodically) or do I have a leak that must be fixed? I had to put air in all four.

Obviously, there must be a slow leak somewhere. I don't have a compressor set up at the moment, I'm using 4 schrader valves presently. What is the best way to find the leak and where would you look first? In other words... where would they "most likely" be leaking air?
Thanks,
Jeff

BACKYARD88 · 04-11-2007, 03:42 PM

Alot of systems will leak down over time but I have seen some that could go months at a time without loosing pressure. What type of fittings are you using? Also, I've found that using something like locktite instead of teflon tape helps.

jeff1vol · 04-11-2007, 03:50 PM

here in VA has gone from mid 70's-low 80's back down to the 30's and 40's this week. Do you think that the temperature may have something to do with it? Thanks for the information!

BACKYARD88 · 04-11-2007, 04:09 PM

A temp change like that could result in quite a bit of pressure difference.

bagged69c10 · 04-11-2007, 04:15 PM

I wish mine stayed aired up that long. I would take some soapy water in a spray bottle and spray everywhere there is a possibility of a leak. If there is on then you will see it easily. This is what SSD suggest to use on fittings.http://*****************/FittingsLoct...eadSealant.php

jimmydean · 04-11-2007, 04:27 PM

My drivers front goes flat in about 3 days, my passenger rear goes FULL in about 8 hours. The fill leak is from the valve not fully seating. I need to replace the valve, I just haven't.

bagged69c10 · 04-11-2007, 04:28 PM

You may just be able to clean the valve. What kind of valve is it?

jimmydean · 04-11-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged69c10

You may just be able to clean the valve. What kind of valve is it?

I've tried. It's a Parker valve and it's only $30 to replace. If I am going to go through the hassle of pulling it again, it is getting replaced. No sense in messing with it only to find it still leaks.

I have spent WAY too much time chasing leaks in this system that I nearly pulled everything out.

**N2TRUX** · 04-11-2007, 11:17 PM

They should not leak down. I leave my truck aired up all the time since I want to know about a leak "before" I get on the road. It's always just like I left it...

n2billet · 04-12-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

They should not leak down. I leave my truck aired up all the time since I want to know about a leak "before" I get on the road. It's always just like I left it...

Must be quality work

**N2TRUX** · 04-12-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Must be quality work

I have the best installers available....

*72CSTC5* · 04-12-2007, 11:59 PM

Hey what about that mishap that I heard about?

n2billet · 04-13-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Hey what about that mishap that I heard about?

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I have the best installers available....

Yep, I was being a little sarcastic. We all remember the Jiffy Lube story!

Chops_by_Chase · 04-13-2007, 09:28 AM

my pressure doesn't change, it stays up for weeks, but my truck is just being rolled in and out of the garage. you should be able to have a leak free system...

SCOTI · 04-13-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Yep, I was being a little sarcastic. We all remember the Jiffy Lube story!

Gravy brother. . ..... gravy.

1lowdiesel · 04-13-2007, 12:59 PM

yea you shouldn't leak at all. i use legris fittings and they are the only one's i trust.

04-11-2007, 03:38 PM	#1
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	? regarding my airbags & Leaking. Do you normally lose air pressure after a period of time? I found myself having to refill my bags after it sat in the garage for a couple of weeks. They weren't totally out of air, just lower then they were when I parked it. Is this normal (like having to put air in your tires periodically) or do I have a leak that must be fixed? I had to put air in all four. Obviously, there must be a slow leak somewhere. I don't have a compressor set up at the moment, I'm using 4 schrader valves presently. What is the best way to find the leak and where would you look first? In other words... where would they "most likely" be leaking air? Thanks, Jeff

04-11-2007, 03:42 PM	#2
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. Alot of systems will leak down over time but I have seen some that could go months at a time without loosing pressure. What type of fittings are you using? Also, I've found that using something like locktite instead of teflon tape helps. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting Last edited by BACKYARD88; 04-11-2007 at 03:43 PM. Reason: punctuation

04-11-2007, 03:50 PM	#3
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	You know... I was just thinking that the weather here in VA has gone from mid 70's-low 80's back down to the 30's and 40's this week. Do you think that the temperature may have something to do with it? Thanks for the information!

04-11-2007, 04:09 PM	#4
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. A temp change like that could result in quite a bit of pressure difference. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

04-11-2007, 04:15 PM	#5
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. I wish mine stayed aired up that long. I would take some soapy water in a spray bottle and spray everywhere there is a possibility of a leak. If there is on then you will see it easily. This is what SSD suggest to use on fittings.http://***************/FittingsLoct...eadSealant.php __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD!** 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

04-11-2007, 04:27 PM	#6
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. My drivers front goes flat in about 3 days, my passenger rear goes FULL in about 8 hours. The fill leak is from the valve not fully seating. I need to replace the valve, I just haven't. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

04-11-2007, 04:28 PM	#7
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. You may just be able to clean the valve. What kind of valve is it? __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

04-11-2007, 11:17 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. They should not leak down. I leave my truck aired up all the time since I want to know about a leak "before" I get on the road. It's always just like I left it... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-12-2007, 11:59 PM	#12
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. Hey what about that mishap that I heard about?

04-13-2007, 09:28 AM	#14
Chops_by_Chase Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 98	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. my pressure doesn't change, it stays up for weeks, but my truck is just being rolled in and out of the garage. you should be able to have a leak free system...

04-13-2007, 12:59 PM	#16
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: ? regarding my airbags & Leaking. yea you shouldn't leak at all. i use legris fittings and they are the only one's i trust. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com



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