bondy Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 hi ive got a leak on my tubless rim band its a new rim band but i buggerd the valve. i got the valve out and replaced it with anougther. but know its leaking dont really want to pay anougther £40 for a band. i had the push on rubber typ dust cap on ive just inflated it again. and replaced it with a plastic dust cap i think ive damaged the inside of the valve stem. the valve still screws in but it still leaks any ideas how to stop it leaking? ps would abit of ptp tape seal it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 You can get steel dust caps that have a rubber seal in them. I have one and it works but the tyre leaks through one spoke nipple so it goes flat after a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankygsy Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) You can unscrew the valve from its housing and fit another. Use two tiny screwdrivers and insert them into the valve, use another screwdriver as a lever in the middle to turn and unscrew it. Or go to a auto shop and purchase the correct tool to unscrew them and get a new valve at the same time. Edited September 12, 2012 by tankygsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 cheers guys that was good addvice. i dont use the bike alot so even it it just stays up for a coupel off days that will be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 You can unscrew the valve from its housing and fit another. Use two tiny screwdrivers and insert them into the valve, use another screwdriver as a lever in the middle to turn and unscrew it. Or go to a auto shop and purchase the correct tool to unscrew them and get a new valve at the same time. There is a common, inexpensive tool available in auto supply stores that will re-tap the threads for both the valve and the cap as well as install the valve. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 There is a common, inexpensive tool available in auto supply stores that will re-tap the threads for both the valve and the cap as well as install the valve. Jon Look for one of these. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 i jon yes i allready have one off them. and i did run it through the threads but was still leaking air. ive replaced the dust cap last night to a plastic on insted of the rubber on and ive just check the tyre seems to be holding air finggers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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