93 linc continental front end air problems
Cbama
05-28-2007, 12:58 PM
My front end is practically on the tires and shows no sign up letting up and I don't want to kill my compressor. Can I get different shocks or something to lift or is this going to cost me a pretty penny...? Do I follow the hosed coming from the compressor or what ,,,I am at a lost here..
Towncar
05-29-2007, 01:03 AM
The first part of any Air Spring leak diagnosis is hunting for the leak.
Everyone uses soapy water as a leak detector. You start with a pail of water, add a liberal amount of dish soap, stir, and apply the mixture to all suspected leakage areas. A heavy paint brush, or parts brush works as long as it carries lots of mixture.
The leaking air will cause the mixture to blow bubbles. Leak detected !!
I've seen some folks load the soapy water mixture in a spray bottle or a garden sprayer and shoot the suspect components. You may have to use a bit more soap with these spray methods. You can test the effectiveness of your mixture on a tire valve stem and release some air.
Yes, all the hose connectors should be tested as well. Most likely cause is the rubber air bags themselves. They get old, and crack along the folded parts.
You will most likely have to jack up the car, allowing the wheels to hang for best results testing the air bladders.
? Are new Air Springs for your Continental expensive... well, yes. You'll have to consider lots of factors when deciding to buy Air Suspension parts or Coil Conversion parts. I have only two Air Springs, so I'm no preacher here, I can replace both mine for the cost of one of yours. Personally I'll never convert, but I need the rears to be automatically leveling. If I had yours, I might think otherwise, especially on the fronts.
You can look up the prices at Arnott, StrutMasters, and even Ebay.
Everyone uses soapy water as a leak detector. You start with a pail of water, add a liberal amount of dish soap, stir, and apply the mixture to all suspected leakage areas. A heavy paint brush, or parts brush works as long as it carries lots of mixture.
The leaking air will cause the mixture to blow bubbles. Leak detected !!
I've seen some folks load the soapy water mixture in a spray bottle or a garden sprayer and shoot the suspect components. You may have to use a bit more soap with these spray methods. You can test the effectiveness of your mixture on a tire valve stem and release some air.
Yes, all the hose connectors should be tested as well. Most likely cause is the rubber air bags themselves. They get old, and crack along the folded parts.
You will most likely have to jack up the car, allowing the wheels to hang for best results testing the air bladders.
? Are new Air Springs for your Continental expensive... well, yes. You'll have to consider lots of factors when deciding to buy Air Suspension parts or Coil Conversion parts. I have only two Air Springs, so I'm no preacher here, I can replace both mine for the cost of one of yours. Personally I'll never convert, but I need the rears to be automatically leveling. If I had yours, I might think otherwise, especially on the fronts.
You can look up the prices at Arnott, StrutMasters, and even Ebay.
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