Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole?
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06-05-2007, 07:29
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Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole?
Well I just got the bad news that I need a new rim because the area
where the vlv stem seats is deteriorated and leaks air out very slow. Is there anything I can do to fix this or just bit the bullet and buy a new rim at a cost of $400. It takes probably four weeks to notice that the tire is under inflated. Thanks Jon PS. IF I haft to buy a new rim, where is the best place to buy one? Jon Jipjob Rebel Bird Bremerton Washington |
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06-05-2007, 07:37
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Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole?
Actually, it is probably good news. Your life and the bus are riding on your
tires. Just my opinion. Leroy Eckert 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors" Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Jon To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 2:29 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole? Well I just got the bad news that I need a new rim because the area where the vlv stem seats is deteriorated and leaks air out very slow. Is there anything I can do to fix this or just bit the bullet and buy a new rim at a cost of $400. It takes probably four weeks to notice that the tire is under inflated. Thanks Jon PS. IF I haft to buy a new rim, where is the best place to buy one? Jon Jipjob Rebel Bird Bremerton Washington [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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06-05-2007, 07:52
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Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole?
Assuming you are talking about an Alcoa wheel, the best price/availability I
found when I needed one was Southwest Wheels: http://www.hdpsales.com/alcoastud.htm I had a cracked wheel in Quartzsite, and the local tire folks couldn't come up with one in a hurry, so I ordered one in and had it shipped directly to the tire guy without problems. On 6/5/2007 at 7:29 PM Jon wrote: >PS. IF I haft to buy a new rim, where is the best place to buy one? |
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06-06-2007, 02:18
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Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole?
Jon,
I'm no expert on rims, air valves or metalurgy but someone on the forum that has that knowledge can better guide you. I do know when you mix metals say aluminum rims against steel valves it can cause deterioration. I would certainly check all the air valves to be sure they are compatable with Aluminum. And if you are not sure change them all to a compatable stem. You can buy a lot of stems for $400.00 dollars. Howard Truitt Camilla, Ga. 86 PT40 > > From: "Leroy Eckert" > Date: 2007/06/05 Tue PM 03:37:30 EDT > To: > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole? > > Actually, it is probably good news. Your life and the bus are riding on your tires. Just my opinion. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors" > Niceville, FL > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jon > To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 2:29 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole? > > > Well I just got the bad news that I need a new rim because the area > where the vlv stem seats is deteriorated and leaks air out very > slow. Is there anything I can do to fix this or just bit the bullet > and buy a new rim at a cost of $400. It takes probably four weeks to > notice that the tire is under inflated. Thanks Jon > > PS. IF I haft to buy a new rim, where is the best place to buy one? > > Jon > Jipjob > Rebel Bird > Bremerton Washington > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > |
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06-06-2007, 03:05
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Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole?
If the leak is that slow, putting some epoxy under the valve stem when it is
installed should solve the problem. It would also serve as an insulator between dissimilar metals. Kerry 82 Fc 35 Denver --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" > > Well I just got the bad news that I need a new rim because the area > where the vlv stem seats is deteriorated and leaks air out very > slow. Is there anything I can do to fix this or just bit the bullet > and buy a new rim at a cost of $400. It takes probably four weeks to > notice that the tire is under inflated. Thanks Jon > > PS. IF I haft to buy a new rim, where is the best place to buy one? > > Jon > Jipjob > Rebel Bird > Bremerton Washington > |
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06-06-2007, 07:39
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Is there a way to repair a valve stem rim hole?
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
> > If the leak is that slow, putting some epoxy under the valve stem when it is installed > should solve the problem. It would also serve as an insulator between dissimilar metals. > > Kerry > 82 Fc 35 > Denver > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" > > > > Well I just got the bad news that I need a new rim because the area > > where the vlv stem seats is deteriorated and leaks air out very > > slow. Is there anything I can do to fix this or just bit the bullet > > and buy a new rim at a cost of $400. It takes probably four weeks to > > notice that the tire is under inflated. Thanks Jon > > > > PS. IF I haft to buy a new rim, where is the best place to buy one? > > > > Jon > > Jipjob > > Rebel Bird > > Bremerton Washington > > >Great new today about my leaky valve stem! I went out yesterday and talked with a good friend who runs an RV and Truck repair outfit and he said that probably my rim could be fixed. He gave a number to me about a repair service that mobil for fixing truck tires. I called him up today and he came over right away and now the rim is being repaired the proper way at a shop. But the best news is that my on the road insurance is going to pay for the whole opperation!!!! Boy I finaly get some money back out of that insurance that I have been paying for years and years. So by this afternoon sometime the mobil repair service guy will be back with my rim and tire and installed. So as they say at KOA "I'm one happy camper" Jon Rebel Bird Bremerton Wa. 98311 |
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