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ayau 12-23-2012 07:09 PM

Can this valve stem be rebuilt?
 
The inside of this non-TPMS valve stem is hollow. Is it possible to get them rebuilt at a tire shop, or do I need to buy a new valve stem kit?

http://i.imgur.com/ha8Rv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/znVPg.jpg

whaap 12-23-2012 07:12 PM

It's not so much a case of "rebuild" but rather just a matter of replacing the valve core. Any auto supply store should have what you need.

neutron256 12-23-2012 07:14 PM

It's hard to tell from the picture, but I'm assuming the stem is snapped off? If so I think you're out of luck. If it's attached to a TPMS sensor you'll probably need to get a whole new unit.

If its just a plain valve stem without a sensor they're cheap, just replace it.

Beyer Subaru 12-23-2012 07:16 PM

Hard to tell from the pic. But it looks like they just took the valve out of the stem. This is the easiest ways for the guys to deflate the tires before dismount, mount, balance etc.
They should be able to plug a new valve in there. no worries. If not, it's a simple swap to a new one.

ayau 12-23-2012 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neutron256 (Post 624459)
It's hard to tell from the picture, but I'm assuming the stem is snapped off? If so I think you're out of luck. If it's attached to a TPMS sensor you'll probably need to get a whole new unit.

If its just a plain valve stem without a sensor they're cheap, just replace it.

The stem looks good, but the "core" is gone. It just looks like a hollow valve stem.

The reason I want to use these is because they're metal. I think most tire shops only carry rubber stems.

ayau 12-23-2012 07:23 PM

I took another picture showing the valve stem.

Beyer Subaru 12-23-2012 07:52 PM

Yep. Your good. Any tire shop can drop a valve in there. All you need is threads on/in the stem.

OrbitalEllipses 12-23-2012 07:53 PM

Man those ARE dirty ayau. Prosoco 600, remember!

neutron256 12-23-2012 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru (Post 624514)
Yep. Your good. Any tire shop can drop a valve in there. All you need is threads on/in the stem.

Or just pick up a valve kit and do it yourself. Most auto parts stores have them.

Chupacabra 12-24-2012 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses (Post 624517)
Man those ARE dirty ayau.

I've heard ayau likes it dirty.


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