[quote name='94touring' date='Aug 15 2005, 08:32 PM']I almost had to resort to KY to get it in the hole. I was looking at a piece of rubber that had to fit into a hole that was a third of its size. It was like virgin butthole.


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simple green, spray nine or soapy water will work, and will show you if its leaking. Did you have a stem tool? (lol) i dont have a bead breaker that will work with anything "skinnier" than 10 inches in tire width, so i put a duratec bellhousing under the tire/ tyre and used it as a spacer.

 

I used WD40 and a flat head screw driver....and of course my O face.

 

most auto stores sell the tool for about 10 bucks, worth it

 

[quote name='Apex13B' date='Aug 15 2005, 06:35 PM']most auto stores sell the tool for about 10 bucks, worth it


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I was unaware of that. But won't forget to get it for the next time

 

most people let the tire shop do it

 

[quote name='Rob x-7' date='Aug 15 2005, 06:37 PM']most people let the tire shop do it


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Most people are lazy.

 

they sell the tire stem tool right next to all the DIY build-a-dyno kit for 19.99

 

[quote name='Apex13B' date='Aug 15 2005, 06:40 PM']they sell the tire stem tool right next to all the DIY build-a-dyno kit for 19.99


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LOL, no ****? Thats also beside the $19.99 movable end ratchet type tool that I had to buy to reach my 02 sensor. Most people take it to the shop to change it, but I figured what the hell, might as well work on my own car. Oh did I mentioned I pulled a nail out of the front left FD tire today and plugged it? I carry a plug kit in my car along with a bike pump for emergencies. Most people would call AAA, but not me, no sir.

 

[quote name='94touring' date='Aug 15 2005, 10:44 PM']LOL, no ****? Thats also beside the $19.99 movable end ratchet type tool that I had to buy to reach my 02 sensor. Most people take it to the shop to change it, but I figured what the hell, might as well work on my own car. Oh did I mentioned I pulled a nail out of the front left FD tire today and plugged it? I carry a plug kit in my car along with a bike pump for emergencies. Most people would call AAA, but not me, no sir.


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You're a real man!!!!



I agree with you though. I like turning wrenches on my own personal vehicles. It's fun, you get to know the car more. Blah blah blah!

 

why did you have to change the stem anyways? leaking?



I get home these days around 7:00, last thing on my mind is changing out a tire valve, its not lazyness, its time management.