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todd73ghia
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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:28 pm    Post subject: Water Bottle Cap help Reply with quote

I was wondering how to fix the water bottle cap? My hose from tire is good and air does come through the shrader valve and hose when the cap is removed from the line. When I reattach the hose to the cap, no air passes into the can. I've got two caps and neither one seems to work. I've tried soaking them in soap/water for a few hours but nothing. When I blow into the valve stem of the cap, no air passes through it.

Any ideas?

oops, just realized i accidentally posted this in wrong forum.
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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't believe air will pass unless the pressure is above a certain value. Keeps the spare from going completely flat. I'm sure the pressure is above what you can blow though. Try using a air compressor or pump
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PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

semper dad is right the valve will always keep enough air in the spare to hold the car up and be used as a spare tire
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