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  • 04-06-2016 9:07pm
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    2012paddy2012
    Registered Users Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭


    hi i went to pump my wheels today and i noticed that the value ,the part you loosen and press to deflate the tire was missing yet the tire was fairly hard.

    Without the value I could inflate any harder , and deflated the tire in the process of trying to pump it.
    question ...do i need a new tube ? Can you get just that part to screw back up into the value?

    many thks

    paddy


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Just get a new tube. No point in arsing around with something that can be replaced for a few euro.
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    from_atozinc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,943 ✭✭✭from_atozinc


    2012paddy2012 wrote: »
    hi i went to pump my wheels today and i noticed that the value ,the part you loosen and press to deflate the tire was missing yet the tire was fairly hard.

    Without the value I could inflate any harder , and deflated the tire in the process of trying to pump it.
    question ...do i need a new tube ? Can you get just that part to screw back up into the value?

    many thks

    paddy


    What do you mean by you COULD inflate any harder ?

    value instead of valve

    Re read your post again, words missing etc


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    Darkglasses
    Registered Users Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    I had that part break off one of my tubes as well, lasted several weeks but eventually had to replace. Might as well do so early on rather than risk being caught out.


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    2012paddy2012
    Registered Users Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭2012paddy2012


    New tube so required. Many thanks


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    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    The exact same thing just happened to me! Signed on for tour of Louth, checked tyres and put a few psi in the front and screwed the valve top right off!
    The tyre still holds pressure but I didn't want to chance it. New tube €6. Taxi home , a lot more. Replace your tube


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