Dynamo_Delboy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 So the poxy metal dust caps have siezed on the valve.Any tips on how to get them off so i can toss them away and put air in my tyres?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 try using lighter flame directly over the cap untill it heated up it should expanded then just screwed them off. if not go get new ones fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo_Delboy Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Ill give that a try mate cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I had to use a dremel to cut mine off will never use metal ones again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Try a hot air blower l would not use a flame you liable to burn the seal in the valve, a smear a grease should stop it sticking in the future. Or secondly run a hacksaw blade down it to spilt the cap open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Pair of pliers in order to grip it hard enough to break the seal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamytimeEscorts Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Water pump pliers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Excessive twisting force may damage the valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 So the poxy metal dust caps have siezed on the valve.Any tips on how to get them off so i can toss them away and put air in my tyres?Cheers If all else fails just break them off and if necessary fit new valve stems. And make sure you check tyre pressure more regularly in future to avoid a repeat performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Try a hot air blower l would not use a flame you liable to burn the seal in the valve, a smear a grease should stop it sticking in the future. Or secondly run a hacksaw blade down it to spilt the cap open. thats why i said lighter flame as it got small flame, it burn your fingers b4 it burn the seals as the lighter would get to hot to hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I had this, small flame on the cap to heat it, wd40 sprayed on and then I used the ppe grippy bit of a pair of pliers on the rubber stem to stop it twisting when I turned the cap with pliers. Very thorough inspection of the rubber stem afterwards to make sure it's not been damaged by the twisting and pliers. If in doubt get them changed because if the stem goes, that's effectively a blow out. Mine were ok, they are pretty tough.And as has been said, a smear of grease ensures no probs in the future (plus more regular checking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo_Delboy Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Managed to get them off lads cheers.Back to the old plastic ones.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamytimeEscorts Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Excessive twisting force may damage the valve. If you're a ham-fisted oaf.If you insist on using metal caps, put a tiny bit of copper-slip on the valve thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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