Tyre valve

[Andrew S]

I have a valve letting air when I take the dust cap off. I am presuming that the valve insert just needs tightening up and presume its a special tool and not pointed pliers?

Cheers
Andrew

[Kevin Garrod]

There is a special tool, available at most motor factors or cycle shops , at a push I've used a thin screwdriver down the side of the insert to undo them before.

[Andrew S]

Thanks Kevin
If special tool, then a quick favour at Kwik Fit maybe in order.
Cheers
Andrew

[mike@thenook]

Hi Andrew,

I have one - I can drop it into your office tomorrow if you like?

Its like a metal valve cap with an upturned end and a slot in it...

Cheers!

[Andrew S]

Mike, that would be great, much appreciated
Cheers
Andrew

[mike@thenook]

Consider it done - i'm off tomorrow taking boy to look at (more) Karts so will drop it in morning...

[Andrew S]

Cheers Mike and hope its too expensive day for you.

[mike@thenook]

Did you mean "not"..........

[Andrew S]

Yes, of course I did

Cant you use your spare Stag block to build a cart up for him?

[dasadrew]

If you've got a "traditional" old mechanical type tyre pressure gauge with the bit that shoots out under pressure and shows a scale which you read off, you'll probably find that the cap unscrews and is, in actual fact, the special tool that you seek.

[4x4]

I just use pointed pliers................