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Fix leaky valve

  • 25-01-2008 9:53am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭


    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 ?


Comments

  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,856 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Replace it. Any tyre place could do it.

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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭voxpop


    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 ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭voxpop


    Thanks guys - will go with the professionals


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,084 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    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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