air coming from this valve on trans help

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by earthmover, Sep 3, 2013.

  1. earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    my truck just started to have a air leak under it the other day so I went under to find this valve leaking.. the side of it is plastic and is cracked...I don't have a problem with it as far as shifting goes but it leaks all my air out the tanks in a few hrs...what is it called and bout how much does it cost???? is this something I can do at home????


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    thanks for any help guys
     
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  3. truckmechanic

    truckmechanic Medium Load Member

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    That would be the filter/ regulator or the trans my good man
     
  4. earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    thanks now do I have to change the whole thing or can I just buy the plastic (yellow looking) bottom that's where the air is coming from it has a split on the side of it...or is there a way to take the plastic pcs off and check the filter?????
     
  5. Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    Replace the whole thing. They are not that expensive. I doubt if you can buy part of it anyway without going through a lot of trouble or getting a used one.
     
  6. earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    thanks I found out today that it is giving me problems when going from low to high side it pops right in ...I don't use the low side much so I will get it took care of this week end thanks for the info guys
     
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