oil in glad hands
#1
06-26-2007, 08:59 AM
oil in glad hands
just recently i'd been getting some oil in my red glad hand.
the oil looiks normal in color, not muddy or anything. i had the compressor (reman) replaced a year and a half ago and the dryer replaced during the winter... any reason why all of a sudden there is noticeably more oil showing up in the glad hand???? any help would greatly be appreciated...
#2
06-26-2007, 11:42 AM
The only way oil is getting in the air system is from the compressor.
Sounds like it is time for a new one. Try to stick with a reputable company, like the OEM, to get rebuilt parts. There are lots of fly by night rebuilders that may charge less, but if it only lasts a year or so, how much did you save?
#4
06-28-2007, 11:54 AM
The dessicant in the air dryer takes out water, not oil.
Actually, oil in the system will ruin the dessicant so it no longer is effective. I agree with PTD; the compressor is junk. As to the question about how long since he replaced the dessicant: Kaimikazee wrote:
i had the compressor (reman) replaced a year and a half ago and the dryer replaced during the winter...
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#6
07-12-2007, 12:49 PM
Originally Posted by Part Time Dweller
The only way oil is getting in the air system is from the compressor.
Sounds like it is time for a new one. Try to stick with a reputable company, like the OEM, to get rebuilt parts. There are lots of fly by night rebuilders that may charge less, but if it only lasts a year or so, how much did you save?
#7
07-12-2007, 12:49 PM
quote="Splitshifter"]The dessicant in the air dryer takes out water, not oil.
many air dryers have a sump and a wire mesh screen for oil removal Actually, oil in the system will ruin the dessicant so it no longer is effective. I agree with PTD; the compressor is junk. As to the question about how long since he replaced the dessicant: Kaimikazee wrote:
i had the compressor (reman) replaced a year and a half ago and the dryer replaced during the winter...
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#8
07-12-2007, 01:03 PM
Re: oil in glad hands
Originally Posted by KAIMIKAZEE
just recently i'd been getting some oil in my red glad hand.
the oil looiks normal in color, not muddy or anything. i had the compressor (reman) replaced a year and a half ago and the dryer replaced during the winter... any reason why all of a sudden there is noticeably more oil showing up in the glad hand???? any help would greatly be appreciated... if the oil is passing the air dryer, it means the dessicant is saturated, you need air dryer service before you service the dryer, you should verify that the compressor is not passing excessive amounts of oil.... as the other have already suggested, this is your most likely culprit. although... some oil passing is normal if the inlet of the air compressor is restricted, it will pass oil also don't forget that oil reaks havoc on all your valves, brake chambers, abs modulators, etc
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