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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TazInCT
Finished repair:
that duct tape won't hold, there is too much tread on the tire!!
 
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon H
Which color lock-tite should a person use?
Blue - the red is too hard to get off when you check your tire pressure every year.
 
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Weakened Warrior
If you can't afford a welder or know anyone that has one you could borrow, you could also try a little solder.
Last time I soldered mine the cap melted - I don`t think that`s good advice.
 
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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You will know if its to tight or not tight enough by vibration, vibration at 30mph its not tight enough, vibration aqt 102mph and you have tightened them to much, you got to look for that sweet spot.
 
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