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Vavle stem replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ivanbg, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. ivanbg

    ivanbg Junior Member

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    What do you guys think of this post that I did on valve stem replacement?

    How to replace a valve stem
     
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    Not a bad description. The only thing I would add is that theses days cars have TPMS sensors and they sometimes are part of the valve stem. A warning to check would be appropriate.

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    I could see that if you're off in the boonies, the 2x4 would be a useful trick. If you also had a new valve stem and an airpump :)

    The strap to seat the bead is a neat idea.

    Maybe a year ago, Hobbit posted a warning about valve stems that were cracking (poor manufacture). Good idea for anybody to take a peak at theirs to confirm they are still nice. Of course I think that all car drivers ought to pay way more than the typical attention to their tires.
     
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    How 'bout a proofreading pass...
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