Valve Stem Leaking

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Jan 5, 2014 | 07:06 PM

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From: Gilbert ARIZONA

Valve Stem Leaking

I wondering if someone good me if I should tighten the valve stem on the car or off. My left rear wheel has very slow leak and I believe that valve stem is not tight of enough. Any help with matter would appreciated. Thanks

Larry

Jan 6, 2014 | 02:49 PM

John Harry

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On the car is fine. Spec is only 62 inch pounds or 7 Nm (that's inch, not foot). Do not over-tighten, that will just make it worse.

Jan 6, 2014 | 04:05 PM

Ward Cleaver

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Originally Posted by John Harry

62 inch pounds...

...and use an 11mm deep well socket.

Jan 6, 2014 | 11:50 PM

Bill Dearborn

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Check to see if the air is actually leaking there. Some soapy water placed around the seal area should tell you. If there is a leak go to a tire store and have them install a new seal kit. If you want to do it yourself the valve stem seal kits are available from NAPA. Here is the NAPA info:
Part Number: ECH 9201404
Product Line: Echlin Ignition

Bill

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