Karlp Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So had my front tyres replaced this morning but my nismo valve caps have seized onto the old valves! the garage couldnt get them off, they given me the old valves with the caps on, tried wd40 and pliers so far, anyone else got some suggestions PS Had some Kumho Escta Sports fitted to replace the Michelin Pilots, so far so good. Anybody else used these with LMGT4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Soak overnight or 48hrs in some proper penetrating fluid, or WD40 at a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Might be locking ones You need a tiny Allen key if so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Might be locking ones You need a tiny Allen key if so Think I got them from you dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greddy-Matt Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Plusgas has always managed to shif seized bits for me about a fiver a can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Might be locking ones You need a tiny Allen key if so Think I got them from you dude? They won't be locking ones then as I've never sold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Uh ohhh just checked the rears which are still on my car and they won't budge!! Any ideas to remove or loosen these ?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 cheap ones do rust on, seen it happen before to members. Be very careful trying to remove them as they can split the valve altogether. Get some good quality replacement ones if when you het them off. Richbrook anti theft ones are vey good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Which ones are they ? Black,Silver or CF ? I had the silver ones and had no issues.. Give them a good soaking but as Mike says be careful. I stopped advertising them as they were just bought for Wales last year for the stall but I think I have a set of all three somewhere, I can post you a replacement set in the post. These are nismo 'style' ones if off me.Or I can get you genuine ones if you want and knock a bit off for you. Might be a few weeks though as I've only just placed a stock order which is due tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I guess you haven't checked your tyre pressures in a while then Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hey Tarmac yeh there are the silver ones with the little black nismo sticker, I would get some more but I need to get the 2 off the rear first that are seized?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRacer Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 They seize on because they usually don't have a rubber washer inside the cap. Its not usually the threads that seize but more the cap onto the top of the valve. I'd leave them to soak over night to let the WD40 penetrate down the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hey Tarmac yeh there are the silver ones with the little black nismo sticker, I would get some more but I need to get the 2 off the rear first that are seized?? Soak them buddy, WD40 even spermicidal lube !! Give em a good dousing and then get a grip on them tomorrow and give them a gentle twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hey Tarmac yeh there are the silver ones with the little black nismo sticker, I would get some more but I need to get the 2 off the rear first that are seized?? Soak them buddy, WD40 even spermicidal lube !! Give em a good dousing and then get a grip on them tomorrow and give them a gentle twist. Will do dude but can't soak my rear wheels in wd40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Lube, I always keep some handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Lube, I always keep some handy Not surprised the amount of time you spend using Grinder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Lube, I always keep some handy Not surprised the amount of time you spend using Grinder! If I knew what that was I would come back with a witty comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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