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Post by aaaauroraaaa on May 20, 2007 11:49:27 GMT -6
So I washed my car today... the front passenger tire was low... filled it up to 32psi... and "hisss........" there are air bubbles from where the valve stem meets the chrome. Slow leak. I covered it up with clear silicone and super glue. we'll see.
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Post by algonquin on May 20, 2007 13:20:56 GMT -6
Silicone and super glue ? You forgot the duct tape ;D. For dependability you really need to pull the wheel and clean the opening for the valve stem and install a new one. I would suspect that the rust causing the leak (which doesn't take much) is further into the rim than just at the surface or it wouldn't be leaking  |
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Post by Aurora40 on May 20, 2007 17:39:40 GMT -6
valve stems just pop out. A tire shop should be able to repair it without dismounting the tire. Don't risk your life or your car to super glue.
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Post by aldrichd on May 21, 2007 12:16:33 GMT -6
The often forgotten valve stem.
People forget that when they have a new tire mounted they should also replace the valve stem.
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Post by scottydl on May 21, 2007 22:25:16 GMT -6
I've needed 2-3 valve stem replacements on the tires I currently have. I'd have a slow leak and mention it when taking the tires in for a rotation... more often than not they replaced the valve stem and *voila* problem solved. Cost me nothing out-of-pocket each time since I bought the road hazard warranty when I got the tires... but even so, a repair should be $15 at most. Less if you have a Wal-mart tire center nearby.
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