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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 11:20 PM
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Do not lose any as they are worth their weight in gold.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Chrome-Valve-Stem-Caps-for-Crossfire-Mopar-05142331AA-/121309288258?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c3e98d742&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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Now that's funny! The caps themselves are worth $5. I guess the plastic baggies and official Mopar paper work are worth $60.
 

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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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8 pictures? Now, THAT'S salesmanship!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by West Peterson
Now that's funny! The caps themselves are worth $5. I guess the plastic baggies and official Mopar paper work are worth $60.
I lost one and wondered what they were worth. It's a good job I was sitting down when I saw the price.
My'04 NA had caps that were different, they had the Chrysler logo on them, colored, they must have been worth $100.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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8 pictures? Now, THAT'S salesmanship!
And none of them showing the numbers or writing on the caps, which might make them unique from the thousands of look-a-likes available.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Since it appears the bag and the labels are worth so much, how long will it take for someone to reproduce the paper sticker?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by West Peterson
Since it appears the bag and the labels are worth so much, how long will it take for someone to reproduce the paper sticker?
Correction
These caps do display a Star logo, but the star logo is the Schrader logo.
They are stamped Schrader not Chrysler. You can buy these caps for a buck a piece I'm sure.

 

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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by onehundred80
Do not lose any as they are worth their weight in gold.
CLICK







These look like the same part number!


CAP. Valve stem. Chrome. Front Axle; Housing, Differential and Vent; Roof; Wheels. Fits: CHRYSLER (2004-2006), DODGE (2010-2011), . # 05142331AA


Still a little high...
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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The problem is the metal caps get oxidized onto the valve stems. Couldn't remove one of mine and broke the stem doing it. Had to have it replaced at the dealer. Better off using plastic.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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You need to check the air pressure in your tires more often if your caps are fusing to the stems. Otherwise, put a small dab of anti-seize on the threads.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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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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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Sorry 180. I forgot to mention that we tried to remove just the stem but it cracked the base of the sensor too in the process. The guy at the service center actually knew about the crossfire too, and even he was surprised he couldn't remove the stem due to the corroded metal. It's ok with me though, I have a new sensor in now at least, so when the other 3 go due to their batteries, itll be cheaper overall hahahah :P
 
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