CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Valve Stem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 02:55 PM
Share
  #1  
scott1974's Avatar
scott1974
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 555
Likes: 5
From: Boulder City NV
Default Valve Stem
Does anyone have an "exploded view" of the tire pressure sensor and how it is mounted. I have a slow leak around one of mine where it meets the wheel. Is their an o-ring I could replace? I have tried tightening it but it always ends up leaking again.
Reply
0
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 03:38 PM
Share
  #2  
jrose7004's Avatar
jrose7004
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 58,501
Likes: 1,828
From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default
I'd try tightening valve stem and replace the o-ring.
Reply
0
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 03:44 PM
Share
  #3  
scott1974's Avatar
scott1974
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 555
Likes: 5
From: Boulder City NV
Default
Where to get the o-ring? Part number?

Originally Posted by jrose7004
I'd try tightening valve stem and replace the o-ring.
Reply
0
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 06:07 PM
Share
  #4  
my6thvette's Avatar
my6thvette
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 0
From: Broken Arrow OK
Default
Originally Posted by scott1974
Where to get the o-ring? Part number?
Just get #9 o-rings from Lowes or Home Depot. They work fine. You will have to take it to a tire shop to get it replaced, since the o-ring fits on the inside of the wheel.
Last edited by my6thvette; Oct 4, 2010 at 06:11 PM.
Reply
0
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 06:43 PM
Share
  #5  
8VETTE7's Avatar
8VETTE7
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,365
Likes: 1,818
Default
Originally Posted by scott1974
Does anyone have an "exploded view" of the tire pressure sensor and how it is mounted. I have a slow leak around one of mine where it meets the wheel. Is their an o-ring I could replace? I have tried tightening it but it always ends up leaking again.
I think this is the view you are looking for:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...build-kit.html

Then scroll to post #10. Early TPMS had the O'Ring that can be replaced.

Are you are certain the leak is at the TPMS mounting and not an issue with the tire???
Reply
0
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 07:11 PM
Share
  #6  
scott1974's Avatar
scott1974
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 555
Likes: 5
From: Boulder City NV
Default
Originally Posted by my6thvette
Just get #9 o-rings from Lowes or Home Depot. They work fine. You will have to take it to a tire shop to get it replaced, since the o-ring fits on the inside of the wheel.
Cool thanks! Just what I was looking for.
Reply
0
Old Oct 4, 2010 | 07:15 PM
Share
  #7  
scott1974's Avatar
scott1974
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 555
Likes: 5
From: Boulder City NV
Default
Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
I think this is the view you are looking for:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...build-kit.html

Then scroll to post #10. Early TPMS had the O'Ring that can be replaced.

Are you are certain the leak is at the TPMS mounting and not an issue with the tire???
Yes it s leaking around the valve stem. I checked it with water. I have tried to tighten it up but it is worse than ever now. Off to Home Depot! Thanks for the link with pictures!
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Valve Stem

Back to Subforum
C5 Tech
View Next Unread
Cam swap....Oil pump???




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:26 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE