Fixed my air ride..

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SATURN5

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The vent valve was corroded shut so I needed a way to vent the system. Didn't have the cash to drop for a "spider valve", so I came up with my own setup..

Disclaimer... I have not seen a spider valve, from what I've read, the manufacturer asks that pics not be posted on the net.. Therefore any similarities other then it vents the system are purely unintentional.

I have pics of my setup, and I am more then happy to post them, provided no one takes issue with it....

Now on the sensor lowering this bugger... :)
 
SATURN5 said:
The vent valve was corroded shut so I needed a way to vent the system. Didn't have the cash to drop for a "spider valve", so I came up with my own setup..

Disclaimer... I have not seen a spider valve, from what I've read, the manufacturer asks that pics not be posted on the net.. Therefore any similarities other then it vents the system are purely unintentional.

I have pics of my setup, and I am more then happy to post them, provided no one takes issue with it....

Now on the sensor lowering this bugger... :)
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:shifty: Now are we the type of guys to take issues with anyone?:shifty:
 
Hey, I'm new here, just being polite... :)
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Did run a gauge to the inside for grins/see how well it holds. Haven't taken any shots under the fender yet, started to rain, just wanted to get it installed..
 
Well thats cool. I almost like it better in some way. Very nice and well done. I may suggest, if possible, the vent be positioned downward. This would allow any condensation to form in the vent and then upon venting the moisture would be expelled. This would not be a good idea in freezing climates though.
 
Thanks. Gave me an excuse to fire up my mill and lathe.. (like I need one)

Actually, I was thinking of extending the vent into the engine compartment for that very reason.. Let the engine heat keep it dry.
 
I would love to see a dryer replacement with this setup. Although I seem to be the only one blowing apart dryers when the saturated absorbent freezes. Although the quart of epoxy I used this time may hold up til next year.....

For dryness I am thinking of relocating my compressor to the trunk. The lines are already ran so its just a matter of feeding a few wires to the trunk in the cable channel. Then I would wrap it all to reduce noise to zero.

Could you conceivably make miniature vent solenoids? I have always wanted to vent at the bags. So four in-line vent solenoids would be sweet. Something simple that would just require cutting the factory line and inserting the two ends into the vent valve. I suppose they would need mount tabs for securing. Might also reduce line water since there is no venting all the way back to the compressor.
 
looking good! i have a v1 spider and it is a simple design, ive changed the vent solenoid to a bigger vent, be careful with stock sys, a big vent will drop the car too much and it will be correcting alot putting unneeded wear on the comp, thats why im running 2 compressors :D and im looking for a way to put a air dryer inline with my spider valve, so more mods are on the way
 
Thanks.

I did restrict the vent using a nylon insert with a .065" hole. I'll see how that works and go up/down in size as needed.
 
I dont know why Ford did not better think the compressor location. I think I may direct the air intake into the cabin. Moisture seems to be a problem for me every year. I may just air up and shut it off again for the winter. New bags so no leaks.
 
unity said:
I would love to see a dryer replacement with this setup. Although I seem to be the only one blowing apart dryers when the saturated absorbent freezes. Although the quart of epoxy I used this time may hold up til next year.....

For dryness I am thinking of relocating my compressor to the trunk. The lines are already ran so its just a matter of feeding a few wires to the trunk in the cable channel. Then I would wrap it all to reduce noise to zero.

Could you conceivably make miniature vent solenoids? I have always wanted to vent at the bags. So four in-line vent solenoids would be sweet. Something simple that would just require cutting the factory line and inserting the two ends into the vent valve. I suppose they would need mount tabs for securing. Might also reduce line water since there is no venting all the way back to the compressor.
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Sure... A three way solenoid at each bag would work.
 
unity said:
I dont know why Ford did not better think the compressor location. I think I may direct the air intake into the cabin. Moisture seems to be a problem for me every year. I may just air up and shut it off again for the winter. New bags so no leaks.
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Ford slung it out there for NVH reasons. Not sure how well running a line into the cabin would work, might introduce compressor noise.

I wonder if wrapping the compressor/dryer package in insulation would help? Use the heat generated by the compressor to warm the dryer. The only thing is, how wet does it get in there, and how wet would the insulation get, cause corrosion? /shrug
 
Move to a place without winter... there is my solution to all problems related to the cold and cars...

:q:q:q:q places north of the Mason Dixon line...
 
looks good, now you need a switch to lay it out. Or like you mentioned sensor lower it.
 
unity said:
Could you conceivably make miniature vent solenoids? I have always wanted to vent at the bags. So four in-line vent solenoids would be sweet. Something simple that would just require cutting the factory line and inserting the two ends into the vent valve. I suppose they would need mount tabs for securing. Might also reduce line water since there is no venting all the way back to the compressor.
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Really, all you would need for this is some T fittings and solenoids, then just wire them all up to the compressor vent solenoid, good to go.
 
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