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Peter33 Member Since: 31 Aug 2008 Location: Hexham Posts: 66 |
Thought I had a slow puncture, but when Kwik Fit had a look it turns out there is corrosion in my Valve Hole causing air to leak past, about 1 psi per day
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22nd Apr 2012 3:17 pm |
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bigalf1961 Member Since: 14 Mar 2011 Location: manchester Posts: 846 |
see if a wheel re furbisher can help there are plenty about rainy-city
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22nd Apr 2012 4:33 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Bathroom sealant then fit a new valve and wipe excess. |
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22nd Apr 2012 4:39 pm |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
bathroom Sealant you gotta joking |
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22nd Apr 2012 4:41 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Yes I was, and on reflection wheel safety is no joke so |
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22nd Apr 2012 5:05 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
If warranty is valid call LR |
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22nd Apr 2012 5:37 pm |
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Peter33 Member Since: 31 Aug 2008 Location: Hexham Posts: 66 |
Tried re 6 year corrision Warranty, wheels aren't covered! |
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22nd Apr 2012 6:08 pm |
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wizking Member Since: 18 Mar 2010 Location: Around Posts: 1848 |
I know it's not the answer you want, but you could see if these will sell you a single wheel.
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22nd Apr 2012 6:22 pm |
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Peter33 Member Since: 31 Aug 2008 Location: Hexham Posts: 66 |
Thanks for this, might just contact them |
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22nd Apr 2012 6:28 pm |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Thought as much EY, Your one of, if not thee most sensible member I know, dropped my iPad when I saw it
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22nd Apr 2012 6:51 pm |
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Peter33 Member Since: 31 Aug 2008 Location: Hexham Posts: 66 |
No just the std valves, I think the main reason is 3 very severe winters and 139,000 miles! About to take it for its 135k service |
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22nd Apr 2012 6:57 pm |
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