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Step leak

Trying to figure out air step leakage. When step is out it doesn't leak, when in it does. You can hear it escaping directly under step. I used soapy water and found this brass t was leaking. I couldn't get it to stop, so I replaced. Still leaks, also from behind the brass fitting. I would like to replace the fittings on the air line itself like what is on there, or should I just replace with new sleeve or something else. I unhook the step from the arms so I can work under there, I could find leaks this way. But now it will only leak with step attached which gives me no way to locate. I like to keep step in at night, but it will loose air and then be out in the morning. I did use Teflon tape but was carefull, should a person not use it in this area?  Thanks again.
Kim McCoy
1997 270 34'

Re: Step leak

Reply #1 –
May be the plastic tubing is cracked.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Step leak

Reply #2 –
Teflon tape will not help you there. Best to replace all fittings.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Step leak

Reply #3 –
Quote from: golfnut –
I did use Teflon tape but was carefull, should a person not use it in this area?
It is usually recommended (on this Forum) to avoid using thread tape on air line fittings.  Thread paste is a more suitable product.

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