MTBc Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 Just had a puncture which I've plugged and bombed but valve core isn't sealing. Any quick fixes to save me a long hike?
MTBc Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 Oh. Valve cap seals it up quite well. Who would have thought.
Mojoman Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 Sometimes a bit of a wiggle helps! What I did see this weekend was how easily a rock can snap your valve right off! From now on I will also carry a spare valve!
MTBc Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 Sometimes a bit of a wiggle helps! What I did see this weekend was how easily a rock can snap your valve right off! From now on I will also carry a spare valve!Did try a wiggle. Didn't work. A whole valve or just a core?
fanievb Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 Did try a wiggle. Didn't work. A whole valve or just a core? whole valve. duct tape is always a good to fix things
Plentipotential Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 This may or may not be your problem but worth remembering for the future. If you run sealant in your tyres or tubes remove the valve core and wipe a bit of vaseline on the seal of the core that way you stop the sealant from blocking the valve.
MTBc Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 whole valve. duct tape is always a good to fix things
MTBc Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 whole valve. duct tape is always a good to fix things And replacing the valve on a choobless setup ad hoc like that isn't an issue? Do you carry extra sealant too?
fanievb Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 YipOne valveValve core removal toolSnot plugs Small bottle of sealant Bombs & adapter Small roll of duct tape
NotSoBigBen Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 And replacing the valve on a choobless setup ad hoc like that isn't an issue? Do you carry extra sealant too? I would just wait for Rouxtjie to come passed ........
rouxtjie Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 And replacing the valve on a choobless setup ad hoc like that isn't an issue? Do you carry extra sealant too?Yip...probably the most handy little bit of liquid...about 60ml I think, dump into valve core...dont break bead, bomb. Will get you home everyday of the week. See fanie's inventory
MTBc Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 I would just wait for Rouxtjie to come passed ........ That might take a while if i had valve issues at NF. i hear he likes to scorpion too.
MTBc Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 Yip One valve Valve core removal tool Snot plugs Small bottle of sealant Bombs & adapter Small roll of duct tape duct tape and small bottle of sealant added to kit.
fanievb Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 duct tape and small bottle of sealant added to kit. to save space roll around the bottle, or around your seatpost
kandui Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 As mentioned by Plentipotential. Often a bit of the Stan's liquid goes rubbery and block the valve core in the inside. take out the valve core and wipe inside bit and see that it moves up and down freely.Best way to replace sealant liquid is through the valve. Keeps the bead seal intact and the tyre pumps up every time.
JXV Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Tyre manufacturers regard the valve cap as the primary seal....the valve is just to assist in pumping it up without losing air. In industry much the same logic applies in the way that check valves are used.
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