01 Lincoln Continental wont hold weight in the rear it dumps the air

that is 10- page answer,.
why not read the ASE training book on AC>
lets see if I can do a nut shell here.
I will not tell how to turns bolt or fittings

1. connect recovery system and pump out old R134 and save it.
2. remove compressor.
3. make sure old one did that dump debris into the loop seen when any compressor does its train wreck inside. If did all must be cleaned, see huge chapter here. (I pass)
4. new receiver dryer.
5. new compressor.
6. vacuum pump it to max (45min) and do the leak down test
7. if fails that we must find the leak in the loop. (hard work)
8. Ok leak fixed. add PAG oil to compressor it not already pre-primed
9. add R134 per weight. per spec of car, Loop size in car dictates it.
10. test the system.

There is a diagnostic port that some of the better scanners can use to read the air suspension. It is the cheapest way because you only replace the bad component. The air suspension is designed to let the air out when you either open a door and/or open the trunk. It is attempting to lower the car to make the loading of the trunk and passengers easier. The height levelers are then suppose to recover the ride height and straighten the body to ride level..

whats the problem there are relief valves for air shocks and the shocks may be blowen out
need better detail

It is located throughout the car. One main part that fails is the Master dump valve which releases all the air in the system to lower the car. If this solenoid sticks, the air will continue escaping from the sealed system or the pump may run and not stop if it runs at all.

1965 Lincoln Continental A new grille and parking lights are mounted as a single unit in the front fenders and the lines of the new front grille form one horizontal unit on the 1965 Lincoln Continental. The rear styling evolved into an uncluttered look with a clean sweep of metal framed by new ribbed taillights. Inside the interior scheme reflects attention to detail. Upholstery was available in new Moire fabric, new leathers and traditional wool broadcloth while carpets are molded door-to-door in one seamless piece.
The Continental was America's only 4-door convertible provides the interior space and comfort of the 4-door sedan with the ease and luxury of an automatic convertible. Along with its four center-opening doors and the largest rear passenger compartment of any convertible made. Convertible tops came in black, white, blue or tan.

1965 Lincoln Continental Production and Specifications Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production Continental Series 82 53A 4-dr Sedan - 6P $6,292 5,075 lbs 36,824 86 74A 4-dr Convertible - 6P $6,798 5,475 lbs 3,356
Chassis Data Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires Continental 126 in 216.3 in 78.6 in - - 9.15 x 15
Vin Number Decoding - 1965 Lincoln Location: Stamped on the right inner fender apron under hood. First Symbol - Model Year 5 = 1965 Second Symbol - Assembly Plant Y = Wixom, MI. Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series 82 = Continental Sedan 86 = Continental Convertible Fifth Symbol - Engine N = 430 - V8 K = 430 - V8 Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Starting at 400001 1965 Lincoln Options and Accessories Description Description Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission 430 cid V8 Air Conditioner Heater Power Steering Dual Exhaust Vinyl Roof Power Trunk Lock Individually Adjustable Front Seats Visor Vanity Mirror Trip Ododmeter Transistorized Radio with Rear Speaker Undercoating Padded Instrument Panel Defroster 6-way Power Seats Power Radio Antenna Remote Control Outside Rearview Mirror Power Brakes Carpeting Windshield Washer Power Door Locks Automatic Headlight Dimmer Emergency Flasher AM/FM Push-button Radio Speed Control Movable Steering Wheel Special Leather Trim Tinted Glass Door Edge Guards Closed Crankcase Emission Reduction System Directed Power Differential Top of page Related Reading Like this article? You might also enjoy these related articles. 1963 Lincoln Continental
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YOU NEED A STAR 2 TESTER 007 - 0041 - A OR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT THAT IS EQUIVALENT TO TURN ON AIR COMPRESSOR TO TEST AND REGULATE AIR TO AIR SPRINGS. ALSO RESET THE AIR SPRING COMPUTER.IF YOU NEED TO RELEASE AIR FROM AIR SPRINGS TURN OFF AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH.THEN REMOVE AIR SPRING SOLENOID RETAINING CLIP,ROTATE THE SOLENOID COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO FIRST STOP, THEN PULL SOLENOID STRAIGHT OUT SLOWLY TO THE SECOND STOP UNTIL ALL AIR BLEEDS OUT AIR SPRING, THEN REMOVE THE SOLENOID. YOU COULD HAVE DAMAGED FRONT AIR SPRINGS WHEN YOU CHANGED OIL WITH OUT TURNING OFF AIR SUSPENSION.WHICH CAUSED AIR SPRINGS OVER EXPAND DAMAGING THEM.

Turn the air comp. on and spray with warm sudsy water and air bubbles will indicate leaks.

Arnott replacement springs for 96 Continental are to weak. Arnott has been no help. They seem like they don't understand what a weak spring is. Car bottoms out with one 150lb. person in the back seat.

Hello; In regards to the Post, you can do a Strut Converstion and Retrofit, by using the Taurus/Sable struts. This convertion will work, but only for a limited time. The Coil Springs for the REAR, on a Taurus/Sable are much to "soft" for the large Lincoln Continental, it requires stiffer springs, or DO NOT CARRY much of a load in the rear trunk. I used a used pair of Rear struts from a 1994(r) and 1990(f) struts from a Taurus/Sable for the conversion. In all I spent, about $100. I did this conversion, to my 1992 Con in 2004, it lasted without any problems until June 2009, when one of my Rear struts collapsed, due to to much weight in my trunk. You can not carry much of a load, using the Retrofit struts, I gather. The bottom coil Seat of one of my struts has bent downwards, and is not rubbing against the inner well/bead of the tire. Not a nice thing, and very unsafe, and the car will eventually bottom-out due to the week spring arrangement. The car needs springs that are about 50% stronger. FYI. Other then that, it works OK.
The front struts retrofit, are better suited for this conversion, since both vehicles, use the same engine/tran arrangement, and the weight of the vehicle is not inquestion. Only the Rear, but I have not found, a low cost solution to this problem. The only other Alternative, is to buy the Monroe #90001 or Arnott conversion kit, their is also is Strutmasters.com

the lincoln continental has a central air bladder that controls the rear suspention. This bladder is prone to wear and will leak, and eventualy fail. Pelminary exam of the air compressor and listening for air leaks around the back of the car after its off will hopefully yeld the issue. When it comes down to it, it can be cheeper to convert the rear to regular springs, there are many kits avalible to do so.