Pressure sensors- one stuck
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Pressure sensors- one stuck
How easy is it to break a sensor while trying to remove it? My tire shop says one is sticky & that he's left penetrating fluid on it & will try again.
But he also said it could break. Are these quite resistant when simply trying to remove with a socket?
But he also said it could break. Are these quite resistant when simply trying to remove with a socket?
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Originally Posted by sirsenna
How easy is it to break a sensor while trying to remove it? My tire shop says one is sticky & that he's left penetrating fluid on it & will try again.
But he also said it could break. Are these quite resistant when simply trying to remove with a socket?
But he also said it could break. Are these quite resistant when simply trying to remove with a socket?
Is the tire off the rim??? Does he know there is a special procedure to remove the tire without destroying the sensor????
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From: Stark County Ohio
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
I have to think your mechanic is an idiot.................Does he know there is a special procedure to remove the tire without destroying the sensor????
EDIT:
One must take care that the tire bead does not damage the sensor, which is part of the air inlet valve itself. After breaking the bead from the rim, remove the sensor/valve assembly prior to removing the tire from the rim.
Last edited by timemender; Sep 18, 2006 at 11:36 AM.
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Discount Tire did not want to remove my old sensors... They said they were corroded.. and were afraid they would break. So at least there are others out there saying the same thing your mechanic told you....
My car was winter driven here in MI by the previous owner.
I notice you are from NB. do you drive your Vette in the winter?
I bought new ones... 4/$127 delivered from Fred Beans.
My car was winter driven here in MI by the previous owner.
I notice you are from NB. do you drive your Vette in the winter?
I bought new ones... 4/$127 delivered from Fred Beans.
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never winter driven. We did break a sensor (actually the mechanic let me try to remove it). It was corroded. I just ordered one from my local dealer... 120 CAN a pop. ouch!
I may call Fred Bean & get 4 more for my spares
Denis
I may call Fred Bean & get 4 more for my spares
Denis
