Ride height valve failure

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Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #50 – November 02, 2019, 06:48:44 pm

After reading this thread I just checked my passenger side rear ride height valve and it is not looking to good. I guess I need to add this to my list of repairs.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #51 – November 02, 2019, 06:53:14 pm

Oscar, that bottom rubber piece is just a exhaust cover that you can replace. Think NAPA carries them.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #52 – November 02, 2019, 07:17:14 pm

Quote from: rbark – November 02, 2019, 06:53:14 pm

Oscar, that bottom rubber piece is just a exhaust cover that you can replace. Think NAPA carries them.

Richard - Thanks! I will have to go get a few of them for I am sure the rest of them probably look the same.

Oscar

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #53 – November 02, 2019, 07:29:20 pm

Quote from: valento – November 02, 2019, 06:48:44 pm

After reading this thread I just checked my passenger side rear ride height valve and it is not looking to good. I guess I need to add this to my list of repairs.

RN10JE by HALDEX - KIT-REPAIR

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #54 – November 02, 2019, 07:54:25 pm

Quote from: Doug W. – November 02, 2019, 07:29:20 pm

RN10JE by HALDEX - KIT-REPAIR

That is just a boot that goes over the exhause opening. It is not a rebuild kit

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #55 – November 03, 2019, 07:42:49 am

I'm convinced that little filter and cover are the keys to valve service life. If they are allowed to deteriorate, road dust is getting direct access to the valve. It's very cheap insurance to keep them healthy.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #56 – November 03, 2019, 11:25:18 am

Brett, you are spot on with that comment. I added a short rubber tube extension to all air valves to further keep crap out.
JohnH

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #57 – November 03, 2019, 02:48:06 pm

Karcy 10pcs BSL-02 Brass 1/4" PT Thread Valve Pneumatic Muffler Filter...

What about using the brass muffler on the exhaust port to keep dirt from getting in. Has anyone tried these?
Chris

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Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #58 – November 03, 2019, 02:53:06 pm

Chris,
No idea if those would pass sufficient CFM's or cause a restriction in valve operation.

The filter/boots do a fine job of keeping dirt and mud dobbers out of the valve. And, we know they work fine as that is the OE design.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #59 – November 03, 2019, 02:59:41 pm

Brett, where do you get them at?
Chris

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #60 – November 03, 2019, 03:02:06 pm

Chris,

Any parts house that caters to OTR trucks should either have them or can easily get them.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #61 – November 03, 2019, 05:52:33 pm

My ride height valve is a Wabco 4640024430 and I cannot find a exhaust kit for it on line.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #62 – November 03, 2019, 05:58:32 pm

Worse case, cut a section from a bicycle tire.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #63 – November 03, 2019, 06:00:49 pm

Quote from: valento – November 03, 2019, 05:52:33 pm

My ride height valve is a Wabco 4640024430 and I cannot find a exhaust kit for it on line.

Don't bother with exhaust kit....Replace the entire valve..!!

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #64 – November 03, 2019, 07:07:09 pm

Quote from: valento – November 03, 2019, 05:52:33 pm

My ride height valve is a Wabco 4640024430 and I cannot find a exhaust kit for it on line.

Is this it.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MBIRN10JE?keywordInput=rn10je

Mark

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #65 – November 03, 2019, 07:16:06 pm

I thought I had ordered it ship to store, but found out you have to go to the store and special order it there. Can't remember how much the special order was but it was near buying it online with shipping.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #66 – November 03, 2019, 07:21:34 pm

Quote from: MAZ – November 03, 2019, 07:07:09 pm

Is this it.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MBIRN10JE?keywordInput=rn10je

Mark

Nope, that has four holes along the rim and is for a Haldex and mine has six and is a Wabco. I may take Hans advice and just replace the whole unit but the Wabco units are a bit pricey. Cheaper than a mobile repair person though.

Thank you for checking,
Oscar

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #67 – November 03, 2019, 07:47:54 pm

Oscar,

If you are handy just run by the home improvement store (the store color of your choice) and buy some 1" rubber chair leg tips. They come 4 to the pack in either brown or white. Take and drill as many 3/16" holes in the end as you like then take a couple of cotton balls and stuff them down inside the cup. Now tear off the old rubber muffler piece from the valve exhaust port and just stick your newly made muffler over the exhaust port. Works fine should last lots longer than the one you will get on the new valve.

Mike

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #68 – November 03, 2019, 08:12:46 pm

Ride Height Valve Cover Replacement

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #69 – November 04, 2019, 07:07:02 am

Just a note. Those covers seem like they don't fit out of the package. The trick is to turn them inside out, then roll them on over the valve.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #70 – November 04, 2019, 07:15:10 am

How true.

Re: Ride height valve failure

Reply #71 – November 04, 2019, 10:27:34 am

This might be a stupid question/questions but what exactly do the ride height control valves do? Do they work in conjunction with the HWH system by letting it know what height the coach is via the linkage and then causing the HWH to make adjustments from the appropriate solenoid in the front or rear six pack? Or do the ride height valves make adjustments independent of the HWH system.