Valve stem question?
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Valve stem question?
I have a '98 C5. Does anyone know if a regular valve stem (innards) can be used to replace a possible defective one on the Corvette. I have had a very slow air leak with the old and now new tire. I loose about 5 lbs of air in about two months, and the alarm kicks in (low air, LR). Tire dealer wants to replace the entire valve unit for $70.00. I'm not sure this is necessary.
Thanks
Chuck
Thanks
Chuck
Last edited by SailHo; Sep 27, 2006 at 08:35 PM.
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The pressure sensor IS the valve stem. The entire unit must be replaced, it's all in one.
You could possibly fix a leak around the valve with an "O" ring
You could possibly fix a leak around the valve with an "O" ring
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