2001 and newer with 'silver' valve stem covers
09-29-2001, 02:14 PM
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Melting Slicks
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2001 and newer with 'silver' valve stem covers
Anyone with these from the factory...they appear to be made of aluminum or other lightweight material. When I got my oil changed, my tech suggested that they be replaced because they have a habit of 'welding' themselves to your valve stem...well, I didn't listen and when I checked them on a warmer day after a nice ride (it's ALWAYS a nice ride in the 'Vette, isn't it?) they were almost impossible to remove...I'm gonna change 'em...Jason at TEAM...I'm gonna listen from now on...honest!!!and thanx again.
Sorry...supposed to be in c5 General Discussion.
[Modified by silversport, 12:23 PM 9/29/2001]
Sorry...supposed to be in c5 General Discussion.
[Modified by silversport, 12:23 PM 9/29/2001]
10-01-2001, 12:50 AM
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I'm "Apache" a psycho dog
Re: 2001 and newer with 'silver' valve stem covers (silversport)
Oh yes i do have those type, maybe if you try a little white lithium grease or similar on the threads, im gonna try that .
10-02-2001, 12:48 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Re: 2001 and newer with 'silver' valve stem covers (Rob 99)
Well, let me know how it turns out...I may just go back to the plastic type. :chevy
10-03-2001, 01:23 AM
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Drifting
Re: 2001 and newer with 'silver' valve stem covers (silversport)
At the auto parts store you can get a tube of antiseze. It is used on steel bolts in aluimumn heads. The problum will go away.
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10-03-2001, 04:33 PM
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Re: 2001 and newer with 'silver' valve stem covers (999)
Hopefully, I posted the URL for the thread that I wrote, but this talks about the problem that I had with the valve stem covers and the valve stem. B.T.W., when they replaced the valve stem (which includes the tire pressure sensor), the parts people advised that it was with a newer part, as there was some change to the sensor.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=156285
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=156285
10-11-2001, 09:13 AM
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Re: 2001 and newer with 'silver' valve stem covers (silversport)
I took my gray plastic valve stem covers off my Y2K and saved them. I figured some NCRS guy would pay a few grand more for the car 40 years from now with original date coded caps :lol: I put chrome caps on for looks.