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
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 .
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
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
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
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 :?:
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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.
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:
Well I tried the coca cola trick last night and had no joy So looks like new valves for me :? Is this costly?
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: