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MPS

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Valve query
« on: March 27, 2014, 03:02:09 pm »
I suspect I have a leaking metal valve on my wheel - can it be replaced with a rubber one or will only the metal ones work?

ELSA only states that the entire valve should be replaced at every tyre change - it doesn't mention anything about it being OK to substitute metal for normal rubber valves?
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Re: Valve query
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2014, 04:55:07 pm »
If you have the 'hollow tech' BBS Monza II wheel with part number suffix 'AH' then you can only fit the metal valve due to the hollow spokes.

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Re: Valve query
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2014, 05:04:00 pm »
This one Part number  1K0601361


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Re: Valve query
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2014, 08:44:55 pm »
Thanks all  :happy2:
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2014, 10:04:28 pm »
So is there a replaceable valve inside or not?

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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2014, 09:28:47 am »
Quote from: MPS on April 10, 2014, 10:04:28 pm
So is there a replaceable valve inside or not?

There is a removable and replaceable conventional valve core inside them (just like on any Schrader valve - how else would they deflate the tyre before removal).  The actual outer metal body does not need changing every tyre change - the only time they should be changed is if they've been removed from the wheel - say for refurb.  Of course, if there are any actual leaks between the valve body and wheel - then change it.
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2014, 12:14:58 pm »
^ Great stuff, thanks for the info

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