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Discussion Title: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
| Ridenour |
2005-04-21 18:40:00 |
Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
Guys, I've gotten myself into one hell of a predicament.
Both of my rear valve stem caps are stuck to beat the band. I cannot break those little buggers loose to save my life. I don't need to right now - my tires are inflated fine, but sometime when I'm going to want to remove them, I won't be able to. I've tried using wrenches / pliers, ect., but I always end up just twisting the valve stem itself, and if I hold it while I turn the top, the rubber just twists anyways, and I'm afraid I might split it. Any suggestions? Thanks a ton
Ridenour
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| MagicRat |
2005-04-21 18:57:00 |
Re: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
Are they plastic or metal? Try heating them up with a lighter or a propane torch with a very low flame before turning. Just a bit of heat should be all thats required.
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| Ridenour |
2005-04-21 19:03:00 |
Re: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
Thanks - They're metal with a rubber ring inside. Are you sure it won't melt the rubber inside or the rubbber on my valve stem?
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| MagicRat |
2005-04-21 19:39:00 |
Re: Re: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
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Originally Posted by Ridenour
Thanks - They're metal with a rubber ring inside. Are you sure it won't melt the rubber inside or the rubbber on my valve stem?
Well, the idea is to use a very small amount of heat. Try a disposable lighter first.
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| Ridenour |
2005-04-22 05:01:00 |
Re: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
Ok thanks - I'll give it a go this weekend
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| CraigFL |
2005-04-22 07:17:00 |
Re: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
Whenever I have a problem like this, I get out the Dremel tool and cut them off.
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| public |
2005-04-22 10:52:00 |
Re: Re: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
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Originally Posted by CraigFL
Whenever I have a problem like this, I get out the Dremel tool and cut them off.
Yep, works every time. Just make sure you cut the valve cap straight up the side. It will almost fall off.
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| Omega_5 |
2005-04-23 15:03:00 |
Re: Re: Damn Valve Stem Caps! Please help
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Originally Posted by CraigFL
Whenever I have a problem like this, I get out the Dremel tool and cut them off.
Call me primative... but i like to use the hammer first....jk
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