Dust Caps

Discussion in 'All Things Technical' started by SteT2000, Apr 7, 2010.

  1. SteT2000

    SteT2000 Member

    Hi,

    I got a problem :? two of my dust caps are stuck on (cheapo metal ones)

    I've tried wd40 and that didnt work :( I've tried holding the valve with pliers and turning the cap with another set of pliers that didnt work either :(

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
  2. marc

    marc New Member

    this is a common problem with the cheap ones :evil: The only way i found is to take car to a tyre specialist and get them to put in new valves for you .
     
  3. Sub BLT

    Sub BLT New Member

    Could you not try Wire / Tin snips ,if they are cheap ones :?
     
  4. Rich_D

    Rich_D Member

    I've had this in the past too, new valves is the only solution if they are stuck fast

    you need to use some grease or vaseline on the threads to stop this happing again, or just use plastic ones ;)
     
  5. shadow4ku

    shadow4ku Guest

    i had 3 stuck once and all i used was 2 pairs of pliers :)
    one just below dust cap and one on dust cap and twisted gently and hey presto no more cheap dust caps with no damage to valve stems ;)
     
  6. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    I had it also during the snow, had all 4 stuck solid, had to grip valve with pliers and undo the cap with a socket, but all 4 valves are leaking now, need them all replacing :cry: :cry:
     
  7. HouseMartin

    HouseMartin Member

    Filed mine (very carefully)with an electric file then squashed them a bit and they came off easy.
     
  8. marc

    marc New Member

    Along shot here but try soaking them by using cotton wool soaked in coca cola and tape them on to the valves .Leave for a few hors and see what happens :?:
     
  9. SteT2000

    SteT2000 Member

    I thought this but scared of damaging the valve :?
     
  10. SteT2000

    SteT2000 Member

    I might jus give that a go :lol:

    Do you know how much it is to have new valves put in?

    Thanks
     
  11. marc

    marc New Member

    SEE NUMBER 6




    COKE

    1. In many states the highway patrol carries
    two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from
    the highway after a car accident.
    2.

    You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke
    and it will be gone in two days.

    3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the
    toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour,
    then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes
    stains from vitreous china.

    4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:
    Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds
    Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

    5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals:

    Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble
    away the corrosion.

    6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola
    to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

    7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into
    the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake.
    Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil,

    Allowing the drippings to mix
    with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

    #8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke
    into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run
    through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen
    grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your
    windshield.


    FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

    #1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid.
    It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric
    acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major
    Contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

    #2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the
    commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place
    cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

    #3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean
    Engines of the trucks for about 20 years!
     
  12. SteT2000

    SteT2000 Member

    Cheers marc :wink:

    Definately gonna give that a try tomorrow after work :D
     
  13. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    What do the Hors do to make this work? I'm intrigued! :wink:

    Michael
     
  14. marc

    marc New Member

    If they are good ones they make you forget what your problem was in the first place. :wink:
     
  15. meanandgreen

    meanandgreen New Member

    This is the best way i have found to deal with these .,,,ie my experience. :wink:

    get a dremel type tool with a cutting disc on, carefully cut down the length of the cap, it doesn't really matter if you slightly catch the threads of the valve but try not too, then use a flat thin broad bladed screwdriver and open up this slot you made with the dremel, the cap will now pop right off, replace cap with a plastic one or if using a metal cap get ones with the plastic insert.
     
  16. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    I had this during the snow period , all 4 got stuck solid, took them off with mole grips and a 10mm socket, but wrecked all the valves, so you may as well just go straight to a tyre place and have them replaced. think the word is oxidisation :lol: :lol: :lol:
     
  17. SteT2000

    SteT2000 Member

    Well I tried the coca cola trick last night and had no joy :(

    So looks like new valves for me :?

    Is this costly?
     
  18. Widdowmaker

    Widdowmaker Well-Known Member

    Just nip down to your local tyre center - up to a tenner a wheel - os the tyre has to come of each each wheel to change the valve.

    They may have a trick or 2 up their sleeve yet - you dont know :wink:
     
  19. SteT2000

    SteT2000 Member

    Yeah you never know :)

    Cheers mate :wink:
     
  20. marc

    marc New Member

    Full fat or diet :?:
     

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