Z51 Runflat question
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Z51 Runflat question
I have an 06 z51, and have noticed a slow leak in the left rear. I need to put air in the tire once a week. I am the 2nd owner, and I think I know the answer already, but here goes. Is there any warantee to cover a leaking tire? If not, at 11k I may just live with it till its time to replace the tires. I'm proably not going to put GY's back on it.
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Check with your local GY dealer and see what he says. I had a 1/2" bolt in one of the rear tires. It needed to be replaced. It was covered for the unused portion. Their price was $480 for a tire. I had to pay $200 installed.
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Get it fixed, probably $20 or so at most to patch a leak, if its a nail or something. It could be just a leaky stem also. Some have posted that all they had to do was tighten up the stem and the leak was gone.
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Not 100% sure but there is no warranty on tires (wear and tear nor leaks). But... if the leak is due to a bent wheel then the wheel itself might be covered.
It could be the tire isnt sealed onto the wheel properly, did you dismount the tire from the wheel and then have it remounted? See if that corrects the problem. Hope this helps.
NOTE: That is if the leak is coming from around where the tire meets the rim!
It could be the tire isnt sealed onto the wheel properly, did you dismount the tire from the wheel and then have it remounted? See if that corrects the problem. Hope this helps.
NOTE: That is if the leak is coming from around where the tire meets the rim!
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I have an 06 z51, and have noticed a slow leak in the left rear. I need to put air in the tire once a week. I am the 2nd owner, and I think I know the answer already, but here goes. Is there any warantee to cover a leaking tire? If not, at 11k I may just live with it till its time to replace the tires. I'm proably not going to put GY's back on it.
I'm betting you have a loose valve stem. Mix up some soapy water and douse the valve stem and watch for bubbles.
It could that easy. Tightening the valve stem is very easy, but be very careful not to over torque it and snap it off. If you don't have a torque wrench I'd turn it no more than a 1/4 of a turn until the bubbles cease (they are rated in INCH POUNDS so don't just wrench away). Else you can always have a local GY dealer or Chevy dealer tighten it.
Good luck and let us know what you find was wrong.
Tom
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I don't see where you mention you can see any foreign object in the tire, like a nail or screw.
I'm betting you have a loose valve stem. Mix up some soapy water and douse the valve stem and watch for bubbles.
It could that easy. Tightening the valve stem is very easy, but be very careful not to over torque it and snap it off. If you don't have a torque wrench I'd turn it no more than a 1/4 of a turn until the bubbles cease (they are rated in INCH POUNDS so don't just wrench away). Else you can always have a local GY dealer or Chevy dealer tighten it.
Good luck and let us know what you find was wrong.
Tom
I'm betting you have a loose valve stem. Mix up some soapy water and douse the valve stem and watch for bubbles.
It could that easy. Tightening the valve stem is very easy, but be very careful not to over torque it and snap it off. If you don't have a torque wrench I'd turn it no more than a 1/4 of a turn until the bubbles cease (they are rated in INCH POUNDS so don't just wrench away). Else you can always have a local GY dealer or Chevy dealer tighten it.
Good luck and let us know what you find was wrong.
Tom
Also check the Schrader valve to be sure it is properly sealed.
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I don't see where you mention you can see any foreign object in the tire, like a nail or screw.
I'm betting you have a loose valve stem. Mix up some soapy water and douse the valve stem and watch for bubbles.
It could that easy. Tightening the valve stem is very easy, but be very careful not to over torque it and snap it off. If you don't have a torque wrench I'd turn it no more than a 1/4 of a turn until the bubbles cease (they are rated in INCH POUNDS so don't just wrench away). Else you can always have a local GY dealer or Chevy dealer tighten it.
Good luck and let us know what you find was wrong.
Tom
I'm betting you have a loose valve stem. Mix up some soapy water and douse the valve stem and watch for bubbles.
It could that easy. Tightening the valve stem is very easy, but be very careful not to over torque it and snap it off. If you don't have a torque wrench I'd turn it no more than a 1/4 of a turn until the bubbles cease (they are rated in INCH POUNDS so don't just wrench away). Else you can always have a local GY dealer or Chevy dealer tighten it.
Good luck and let us know what you find was wrong.
Tom
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If you think there's something in it check the stuff that came with the owner's manual...there should be a Goodyear tire warranty brochure. I don't know off hand if it covers the 2nd owner but I imagine it does.
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Agreed for the sensor nut. Aren't we talking valve stem valve? That is a special tool (but real cheap) that looks like a small 2 pronged fork that you insert into the valve stem and gently twist. Look in the auto supply section where you find the valves for the valve stems. I would think 62 in-lb would be very tight for that. Just snug or finger tight ought to do it.
I'm betting that a dollar or so for the tool (always a good investment) and 30 seconds to find the valve loose and tighten and you won't have this problem again.
I'm betting that a dollar or so for the tool (always a good investment) and 30 seconds to find the valve loose and tighten and you won't have this problem again.
Last edited by FortMorganAl; Jul 9, 2007 at 04:46 PM. Reason: Added picture of the tool on a valve cap.
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Agreed for the sensor nut. Aren't we talking valve stem valve? That is a special tool (but real cheap) that looks like a small 2 pronged fork that you insert into the valve stem and gently twist. Look in the auto supply section where you find the valves for the valve stems. I would think 62 in-lb would be very tight for that. Just snug or finger tight ought to do it.
I'm betting that a dollar or so for the tool (always a good investment) and 30 seconds to find the valve loose and tighten and you won't have this problem again.
I'm betting that a dollar or so for the tool (always a good investment) and 30 seconds to find the valve loose and tighten and you won't have this problem again.
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Agreed for the sensor nut. Aren't we talking valve stem valve? That is a special tool (but real cheap) that looks like a small 2 pronged fork that you insert into the valve stem and gently twist. Look in the auto supply section where you find the valves for the valve stems. I would think 62 in-lb would be very tight for that. Just snug or finger tight ought to do it.
I'm betting that a dollar or so for the tool (always a good investment) and 30 seconds to find the valve loose and tighten and you won't have this problem again.
I'm betting that a dollar or so for the tool (always a good investment) and 30 seconds to find the valve loose and tighten and you won't have this problem again.