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Fix leaky valve

voxpop · 2008-01-25 09:53:41

Any tips or tricks on fixing a leaky tire valve. Its not a bad leak, just a pain in the nuts having to top up the same tire every 2 weeks. I guess maybe guys like advancedpitstop could replace the valve without getting a whole new tire ?

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25-01-2008 10:53am

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voxpop

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Any tips or tricks on fixing a leaky tire valve. Its not a bad leak, just a pain in the nuts having to top up the same tire every 2 weeks.

I guess maybe guys like advancedpitstop could replace the valve without getting a whole new tire ?

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#2 25-01-2008 10:54am
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Replace it. Any tyre place could do it.

p.s. Are you sure it's the valve is the problem?

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#3 25-01-2008 11:06am
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I did put a bit of "liquid" on the valve and it bubbled slightly.

Ive read you can get a tool of the net for 20quid to remove the valve and replace it yourself - is it worth the hassle. Has anyone done this ?

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#4 25-01-2008 11:14am
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I had a puncture repaired and a valve (on a different wheel) replaced in Advance Pitstop, total cost €20. It wasn't just the valve insert either, the rubber stem was rotten and was replaced.

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#5 25-01-2008 12:38pm
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Thanks guys - will go with the professionals

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#6 25-01-2008 1:25pm
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You could try tightening the valve insert (or installing a new one). Motor factors should have the tool and new inserts (cheap).

Not your ornery onager

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