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1985 Eldo level control tubing

Started by Fupt Duck, February 01, 2015, 11:19:50 PM

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Fupt Duck

I am trying to find ideas to replace the nylon tubing on my 85 eldo electronic level control.  The tubing comes out of the ELC pump then goes to a pressure regulator, out of the regulator and then to the rear shocks.  It seems the factory piping has a flared end and that flared end has developed a leak.  I don't know how to recreate this or find a replacement.  The biggest issue is that I can't retro fit a type of compression fitting because the tubing connects to the regulator with a plastic boot that gets locked in with a spring clip, there is no way of using a compression fitting since there is nothing to thread it to. 

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jason S
1985 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi
3 Basset Hounds

jsanford

Your best bet is probably to get a used set out of a junkyard car. All '79-85 Eldos had the system. Try using http://row52.com/Search to find cars in yards near you.

Jeremy
Jeremy
Sacramento, CA
1980 Seville
1981 Eldorado
2016 ELR

TJ Hopland

I can picture that fitting at the compressor but don't remember having one leak before.   That can on the compressor is a dryer.  Its full of that 'do not eat' stuff.  Its supposed to absorb moisture.   I have had them leak and ooze white slime.  I have found the line and fittings at a well stocked hardware store.  If the fitting at the compressor is bad you may have to go to a junkyard.  Same fitting was used on all the under hood compressors which was 78 to 90 ish.   At some point they put them under the car near the rear axle.  I don't remember if those used the same fitting or not.   You see them on the better Buicks and Olds too.   The wagons almost always had air ride.     
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason