That is your air pressure regulator. Sometimes they stick which causes
leaks. The knob that broke off is to adjust the air pressure delivered to
the air doors.
You may be able to unstick the regulator. On the sides of the regulator
(knob removed) at 3 and 9 o'clock are two holes. These holes are leaking
the air you hear. Try shooting a lubricant like WD-40 into each hole.
Then, while applying air to the system, hold your fingers over both holes
tightly. The leak will stop and pressure should build, assuming you have no
other leaks. Once the pressure builds enough, the regulator may unstick
itself. You'll know because when you remove your fingers no more air will
leak. I periodically spray WD-40 in mine just to prevent it from sticking.
If the above quick fix does not work, you can also remove, disassemble and
clean the regulator. It's not too difficult and will give you a better
understanding of how they work.
Stephen I. Early
Portfolio Conversions
MBNA America
302.457.4788
800.441.7048 x74788
stephen.early@mbna.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Cochran [mailto:bricklin2264@usa.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 7:52 PM
To: bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Air system problem
I finally tried putting air in my system today. I hooked an external
compressor up (just a small roadside tire inflator), and turned it on. I
ran it for a while, and the gauge on it was barely registering anything. So
I disconnected it, and heard air hissing. It was coming from the
compartment behind the driver seat. I found that the black knob in the
center that says Lock + - was broken off. I know some air systems are
different, so I took pictures.
http://www.geocities.com/bricklin2264/airleak.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/bricklin2264/airleak2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/bricklin2264/airleak3.jpg
When I pushed it all the way on and held it there it didn't seem to leak at
all. What exactly does this part do? Is there any way of fixing it other
than replacement? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Also, if Geocities complains about my site being over it's hourly transfer
limit again, just ask me and I'll email you the pictures.
--
Brian
Bricklin 2264 & 2151
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