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Peter33



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Zermatt Silver
Wheel Corrosion

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

Any one had this problem?

Luckily I've got a Full Sized Alloy Spare, but if another wheel goes I'm in trouble, or is there a fix

Any suggestions greatfully appreciated
Post #140580 22nd Apr 2012 3:17 pm
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bigalf1961



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see if a wheel re furbisher can help there are plenty about Thumbs Up rainy-city
xs
Post #140589 22nd Apr 2012 4:33 pm
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Bathroom sealant then fit a new valve and wipe excess.
Post #140591 22nd Apr 2012 4:39 pm
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bathroom Sealant Shocked you gotta joking
Post #140593 22nd Apr 2012 4:41 pm
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EYorkshire



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Yes I was, and on reflection wheel safety is no joke so Embarassed
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If warranty is valid call LR
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Peter33



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npinks wrote:
If warranty is valid call LR


Tried re 6 year corrision Warranty, wheels aren't covered!
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I know it's not the answer you want, but you could see if these will sell you a single wheel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-FREELAND..._816wt_689
Post #140611 22nd Apr 2012 6:22 pm
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Peter33



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Zermatt Silver

wizking wrote:
I know it's not the answer you want, but you could see if these will sell you a single wheel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-FREELAND..._816wt_689



Thanks for this, might just contact them
Post #140613 22nd Apr 2012 6:28 pm
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taztastic



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Thought as much EY, Thumbs Up Your one of, if not thee most sensible member I know, dropped my iPad when I saw it Laughing

Peter, do you have metal monitoring valves or rubber, corrosion there is a little worrying, perhaps an aggressive acid based wheel cleaner to blame?
Post #140616 22nd Apr 2012 6:51 pm
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Peter33



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taztastic wrote:
Thought as much EY, Thumbs Up Your one of, if not thee most sensible member I know, dropped my iPad when I saw it Laughing

Peter, do you have metal monitoring valves or rubber, corrosion there is a little worrying, perhaps an aggressive acid based wheel cleaner to blame?


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
Post #140618 22nd Apr 2012 6:57 pm
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MartynB



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buy some screw in valves with rubber seating gaskets, any performonce shop will sell them will have a bigger footprint than rubber valves. 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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Post #140734 23rd Apr 2012 3:43 pm
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