Thread: Valve stem caps
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Default Re: Valve stem caps

Originally Posted by Adrian_X
I switched to plastic caps too because one oxidized on the stem for me as well. I ended having to replace the stem altogether with the sensor because it chipped due to the the oxidized metal state when the cap finally came off. The plastic caps I got for $2 are the same silver as the stems, and fit right in no problem.
The sensor and the stem are two different parts and just snap together. You can actually just buy a kit for about $15 that would have done the job.
This kit is recommended when you get a new tire fitted, it replaces the stem and seal part only.
 
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