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Air leak behind step

We have an '02 U320.  Hubby has  repaired a couple of small air leaks under the rig and behind the step. There is air coming from a nut we can't get a good picture of.  But, it looks like it's coming from a screened hole like the one in this picture. Can anyone tell me what this is and what, if anything, I can do to stop the air? Thanks for the help.
Terri Bedgood
2002 U320 4020 AGDS
2022 Jeep Gladiator

Re: Air leak behind step

Reply #1 –
That is the Norgren valve do a search on the forum for information.
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Re: Air leak behind step

Reply #2 –
The valve is shot so you need a new valve and they don't make that
valve any more they have an upgraded one that works.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Air leak behind step

Reply #3 –

See Fold Down Step Norgren Valve

A functionally similar valve is 1/4" NPT 5 Way 2 Position Pneumatic Electric Solenoid Valve DC 12 V:...

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Air leak behind step

Reply #4 –
I think that is an exhaust port on the valve. Could it be the ram leaking past the seals to the exhaust port ?

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Air leak behind step

Reply #5 –
It is the exhaust port and if you are going to get new ones I would go with
the ones Roger suggested as they are way cheaper than Norgren valve about
one tenth the price. I would have gone that way if I had know about them when
I did my valves.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport
 

Re: Air leak behind step

Reply #6 –
Thank you all so much! Your experience and guidance is greatly appreciated!
Terri Bedgood
2002 U320 4020 AGDS
2022 Jeep Gladiator