DiyNutJob. Normally starts threads in the motoring section that run a minimum of 10 pages of nothingness. If there’s a long winded and more painful way to do something, he's yer man!
Having gained access to an aluminum alloy rim, I noticed various corrosion bubbles in the tyre bead areas. I am thinking of spot repairing them by sanding flat and painting. Anyone ever used brushable enamel for this kind of repair? Any recommendations for paint? Since the repair areas are hidden, the paint colour doesn't matter very much. Thanks.
I bought new tyres and I have a leak on one of the stems around the stem rubber. I am hoping to reseat the stem myself. I am thinking of rotating the stem or pushing the stem partly in and pull it out again to dislodge/move any debris. Anyone with hands on experience of stems can offer some advise on this? I have never held a stem in my hand before and not sure what I am dealing with.
Am I correct to believe the stem is not physically connected to the tyre in any way? So, playing with the valve shouldn't interfere with the tyre?
It's been a couple of weeks since I bought the tyres...
Anyone seen how a radiator is structured? Not me. My OE unit was taken out by a crash-for-casher. It leaked between one of the radiator's plastic tanks and the aluminum part. The radiator is quite simple. It comprises of horizontal channels, and then a tank at either end. The tank is clamped onto the radiator with a rubber gasket in between. The collision resulted in the tank-radiator joint failing producing a slow leak. The aluminium was undamaged and seemed robust.
I replaced it with a cheap £65 Mahle-Behr made in china aftermarket unit. I think the most likely difference between a...
He starts off by asking advice, then argues against it. Have a read of those threads when you have absolutely nothing else to do.
