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Stuck Tyre Valve
« on: April 12, 2009, 13:24:43 »
Hi All,

I've just checked my tyre pressures and topped them up - however, seems like the valve is stuck open on one of them and air is leaking out! Any quick fixes for this?

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Re: Stuck Tyre Valve
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2009, 14:14:07 »
Whip it down to your local tyre place, they should be able to replace the valve core pretty easily, or stick a new valve in it if needed, might cost you a tenner or something though, cash in hand.  :lol:
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Re: Stuck Tyre Valve
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2009, 15:55:21 »
Hi nick, spray WD 40 in it and push the valve in and out and then get a small flat blade screw driver and make sure the valve is screwed in nice and tight
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Re: Stuck Tyre Valve
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2009, 17:33:31 »
Thanks both, Ben I'll try what you suggested next time it happens ;) - I didn't think any tyre places would be open today, but Kwik Fit in Northampton was - nice chap down there relaced the valve, wouldn't take any money, top bloke! :D

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Re: Stuck Tyre Valve
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2009, 17:56:55 »
Thanks both, Ben I'll try what you suggested next time it happens ;) - I didn't think any tyre places would be open today, but Kwik Fit in Northampton was - nice chap down there relaced the valve, wouldn't take any money, top bloke! :D

Cheers,

Nick

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