Can't inflate the tires
#1
Corvette fan
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Can't inflate the tires
Went out to air up my 13 ZR1 and my 15 Z06. Last couple of days have been cold, low 30s. Today bright but cool- middle 30s.
The Z06 went fine, but 3 out of the 4 ZR1 tires would not show a pressure and would not accept air. Took it for a short spin to see if the valves were possibly frozen. Tossed a cup of hot water. Nothing.
Anybody ever encounter this?
(As an aside, I just replaced the battery and the tire pressure display has the front and rear tires swapped.)
The Z06 went fine, but 3 out of the 4 ZR1 tires would not show a pressure and would not accept air. Took it for a short spin to see if the valves were possibly frozen. Tossed a cup of hot water. Nothing.
Anybody ever encounter this?
(As an aside, I just replaced the battery and the tire pressure display has the front and rear tires swapped.)
#3
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#6
Burning Brakes
Yes, I have had this happen!!
If you have valve stem caps that have rubber o-rings in them check to see if the o-ring has stayed in the valve stem when you removed the cap, you will need to look very closely..
To remove the o-ring from the valve stem, find the smallest pin or in my case I used the smallest Allen wrench and depress the air inlet valve (some air will escape) once you depress the valve enough to get below the o-ring just pop it out.
Good Luck
If you have valve stem caps that have rubber o-rings in them check to see if the o-ring has stayed in the valve stem when you removed the cap, you will need to look very closely..
To remove the o-ring from the valve stem, find the smallest pin or in my case I used the smallest Allen wrench and depress the air inlet valve (some air will escape) once you depress the valve enough to get below the o-ring just pop it out.
Good Luck
Last edited by seijack; 12-10-2017 at 10:21 AM.
#7
1/4 mile/AutoX
Yes, I have had this happen!!
If you have valve stem caps that have rubber o-rings in them check to see if the o-ring has stayed in the valve stem when you removed the cap, you will need to look very closely..
To remove the o-ring from the valve stem, find the smallest pin or in my case I used the smallest Allen wrench and depress the air inlet valve (some air will escape) once you depress the valve enough to get below the o-ring just pop it out.
Good Luck
If you have valve stem caps that have rubber o-rings in them check to see if the o-ring has stayed in the valve stem when you removed the cap, you will need to look very closely..
To remove the o-ring from the valve stem, find the smallest pin or in my case I used the smallest Allen wrench and depress the air inlet valve (some air will escape) once you depress the valve enough to get below the o-ring just pop it out.
Good Luck
#8
Corvette fan
Thread Starter
Yes, I have had this happen!!
If you have valve stem caps that have rubber o-rings in them check to see if the o-ring has stayed in the valve stem when you removed the cap, you will need to look very closely..
To remove the o-ring from the valve stem, find the smallest pin or in my case I used the smallest Allen wrench and depress the air inlet valve (some air will escape) once you depress the valve enough to get below the o-ring just pop it out.
Good Luck
If you have valve stem caps that have rubber o-rings in them check to see if the o-ring has stayed in the valve stem when you removed the cap, you will need to look very closely..
To remove the o-ring from the valve stem, find the smallest pin or in my case I used the smallest Allen wrench and depress the air inlet valve (some air will escape) once you depress the valve enough to get below the o-ring just pop it out.
Good Luck
Thanks a million for being on here and seeing my post and solving my problem.
#9
Burning Brakes
No problem!! I am glad that I was able to help...I had that happen to me last summer as I was getting ready for a trip, it took me about an hour to get it figured out.
Merry Christmas!!
#11
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I am beginning to think about trading both vettes on a new ZR1.
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