Had my BB checked out $$$$

[jburgessx2]

Wayne,

Good info to know - I hadn't thought of that. I always have a can of silicone
on hand (and a can of graphite). That sounds like a good way to ensure the
seals don't dry out.

Jerry
85 PT40


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wayne Kotila wrote:
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> Hi, high pressure tires and valve cores leaking after you check your pressure
or add air is a frequent problem. When I need to check or add air I always have
a can of silicone spray with me. After I take a tire pressure reading if the
valve core starts leaking, I spray some silicone on the end of the tire chuck
from my air compressor hose and then put it on the valve stem with the leaking
valve core and put a shot of air mixed with silicone in. This lubricates the
valve seal and it stops leaking, then if the tire was a little low I can add air
and the valve core will seal after I am done adding air. Silicone is good for
rubber seals inside the valve cores and doing this I haven't replaced a valve
core on my 1985 PT40 in allmost 10 years, and my tires hold their air pressure
very well, I have 2 tires that over the winter might loose up to 10 psi. The
valve core seals just need a little lubrication.
> Wayne
> 1985 PT40
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> From: Pete Masterson
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 9:57:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Had my BB checked out $$$$
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> Between the higher pressure in the bus tires and debris that might be
involved, I've found that the schrader valves have a tendency to not completely
seal some times.
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> 1. Get some metal valve caps with rubber seals inside. Check the seals
regularly to ensure that they are still there and not damaged.
> 2. Get a valve wrench and a bunch of the valve cores. Replace the leakers.
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> I found a vendor on the Internet that seemed to have "good quality" valve
cores (they were described as "high temperature" ) and some metal valve caps.
They were packaged in bags of 100, but weren't terribly expensive.. I bought a
bag of each.
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> I've probably gone through a twenty or more of the valve cores over the past
couple of years -- and it's handy when a dropped valve cap disappears far under
the coach to just get another one out of the tool box.
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> Be especially careful of the pass-through valve caps (the ones where you can
put air in through the cap). They're usually a recipe for leaks. (Previous owner
had them on all tires. I suppose he used 'em because they were also an extension
which on my coach is a plus for the steer axle.)
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> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@mac. com
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> On Apr 8, 2009, at 5:16 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
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> I also took it to the tire shop because I had the valve stems leaking on three
of the tires (one front, one inner dual, one tag). They were all fine and had
air on Saturday. By Tuesday, those three were leaking. I worry when my tires
aren't quite right since my life depends on it. But, that was a cheap, easy fix
anyways.
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