My parking valves are leaking on my truck.
Is there any better or worse brand to buy?
Freightliner wants $185 for the parking valves. Is there a good alternative that is less expensive?
Someone mentioned rebuilding the valves with new O-rings. Is that a good option?
Dash valves
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Dino soar, Jan 27, 2020.
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I've always just rebuilt mine. Easier than replacing the whole assembly. Although the parts guy looked at me funny when I requested a rebuild kit rather than new valves. Seems no one likes to sell rebuild parts anymore.
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A mechanic suggested to me if rebuilding also replace the spool. I'm not sure what part in the valve that is.
He told me all the o-rings and the spool can be replaced from the front of assembly. It is not necessary to remove the valve from the dash.Dino soar Thanks this. -
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Every one on the truck is brand new with 0 miles on them and all new airlines.
I'm going to double-check tomorrow to make sure it is not anything else behind the dash, as suggested.
But if I start the truck and let it build up to 120 and shut the truck off, I hear an air leak at the valve, or at least I hear it there where the valves are on the dash.
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If your truck was parked for awhile you may get by with O-rings and maybe spools, just old O-rings.
My experience with repairing plastic valves was not so good. Found the plastic wore where the O-rings travel. Repair often did not work or last.Rideandrepair, spsauerland and Dino soar Thank this. -
Is there a better or worse brand to buy?
Is there any alternative to $185 at Freightliner?
I do not mind spending that if that is a reasonable price for something that is going to be good.
This is my first round buying them so I really I'm not sure on the price or what to buy or where. -
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Not to poke fun, but aren't you the guy that loves their Frightliner? I don't recall the dash valves leaking on my Peterbilt,,,sorry, that was a low blow, maybe the air is backing up through the dash valves. 4 way valve sticking?
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