1Bad454 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Has anybody disassembled their air leveling valve to clean it up? I would like to make mine look new again but I'm not sure if it can be immersed in water or taken apart (mounting bracket etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I thought someone here on the forum had a write up on the valve. I tried to find the post but had no luck, I hope someone will chim in for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 18 hours ago, 1Bad454 said: Has anybody disassembled their air leveling valve to clean it up? I would like to make mine look new again but I'm not sure if it can be immersed in water or taken apart (mounting bracket etc.). Yes, although I disassembled it only far enough to clean the exterior surfaces. I did not take the entire valve apart. I took quite a few photos but did not complete a photo journal of that project. As I recall, the primary task was to remove all of the black POR-15 that had been sprayed on the valve when the whole undercarriage was sprayed by a prior owner. As you may know, there are very few solvents that will dissolve POR-15. I used some lacquer thinner and a really stiff brush on the softer body parts and cleaned the steel arm, connecting linkage and air line connectors on my wire-wheeled grinder. While your's may not have anything as nasty as POR-15 on it, I doubt I would submerge it in water to clean it. However, if the line connectors were off so the internals of the valve were exposed to road dust and water, it might be wise to inspect and clean the inside of the valve as well as the outside. Happy scrubbing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 The valves have oil in them. That's how the delay works. New valves are still available from the oem, Dayton Air Suspension and Control Products. https://www.heightcontrolvalve.com/ Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, overdrive said: The valves have oil in them. That's how the delay works. New valves are still available from the oem, Dayton Air Suspension and Control Products. https://www.heightcontrolvalve.com/ Dan Wow that's great info Dan. Thank you sir! Ronnie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 8 hours ago, MCfan said: Yes, although I disassembled it only far enough to clean the exterior surfaces. I did not take the entire valve apart. I took quite a few photos but did not complete a photo journal of that project. As I recall, the primary task was to remove all of the black POR-15 that had been sprayed on the valve when the whole undercarriage was sprayed by a prior owner. As you may know, there are very few solvents that will dissolve POR-15. I used some lacquer thinner and a really stiff brush on the softer body parts and cleaned the steel arm, connecting linkage and air line connectors on my wire-wheeled grinder. While your's may not have anything as nasty as POR-15 on it, I doubt I would submerge it in water to clean it. However, if the line connectors were off so the internals of the valve were exposed to road dust and water, it might be wise to inspect and clean the inside of the valve as well as the outside. Happy scrubbing! Looks great Dennis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 I just got mine cleaned up and mounted. Just waiting for a ball stud to come in so I can install the rod. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Looks nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Wow, Ron, that's beautiful work! Far nicer than new ... well done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Nice job!! Looks great Ron!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Nice work, it's a shame that it's tucked up under the rear of the car and nobody gets to see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thanks guys! Yeah I polished the heck out of the plate and screws on the other side then realized after that nobody would ever see them. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Absolutely beautiful !! Great detail work 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 It’s all about self satisfaction. Looks awesome. I hope I have that kind of patience when I start mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, Dtret said: It’s all about self satisfaction. Looks awesome. I hope I have that kind of patience when I start mine It only took me about a week (a few hours each day). LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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