How exactly do you use the product? You have to remove and then reinstall the valve stem? Will it work with any valve stem?
599648
It is very easy. I just followed the instructions on the bottle. Put bike up side down. Make sure valve is in th upper part of the wheel. Remove valve using given tool. Put the small given tube on the tip of the bottle and attach to the valve opening and squeeze 4 oz. Bottle has marks for each 4 oz. Put the valve back on. Fill air. Rotate wheel.
599649
Works best on a standard (Schrader) valve. The cap has a little tool built in to take the valve stem out and it is very easy to do. Presta valve stems are a little harder to do because you need an adapter (about $3 at Sports Authority) on it to pump the slime into the tube but is very do-able.
599650
Yes, you do remove the valve stem, add the Slime then reinstall. Only issue I had with the product thus far is negligible - my bicycles have presta valves (different than your regular car tire valve). Presta valves can leak if they are clogged with Slime - happened to me, but spun the wheel until the valve was at the top then let some air out and filled with air again. No further issues at all.
599651
this is best used as a preventative, it is not a cure. Pull the valve core stem (they give you a tool, not a great tool, but it is a tool). Put in the correct amount (according to the instructions) by placing the vinyl tube over the tip of the bottle on one end and place the other end of the vinyl tube over the valve, then squeeze the bottle to force in the correct amount. If you are putting in a lot, you may have to pull off the tube to vent pressure, then start again. EASY. Using the gallon jug is even easier, one pump=one ounce and the pump forces it in for you.
599652
With the old fashioned schraeder valve, you remove the stem and squeeze enough green stuff in to completely coat the insides of the tube -- don't overload the tube. With a 26 inch Presta valve, you buy ready made tubes with the green stuff factory loaded. For big road/race tires, you can't use the product at all because of the high pressures, which would blow out all the green before the hole could congeal and seal. With 29er mountain bikes, you can't buy ready made and preloaded tubes, so you have to make a cut in the tube, load though the cut, and then use a standard patch kit to seal the cut you have made. ~Keith With the old fashioned schraeder valve, you remove the stem and squeeze enough green stuff in to completely coat the insides of the tube -- don't overload the tube. With a 26 inch Presta valve, you buy ready made tubes with the green stuff factory loaded. For big road/race tires, you can't use the product at all because of the high pressures, which would blow out all the green before the hole could congeal and seal. With 29er mountain bikes, you can't buy ready made and preloaded tubes, so you have to make a cut in the tube, load though the cut, and then use a standard patch kit to seal the... » Read More With the old fashioned schraeder valve, you remove the stem and squeeze enough green stuff in to completely coat the insides of the tube -- don't overload the tube. With a 26 inch Presta valve, you buy ready made tubes with the green stuff factory loaded. For big road/race tires, you can't use the product at all because of the high pressures, which would blow out all the green before the hole could congeal and seal. With 29er mountain bikes, you can't buy ready made and preloaded tubes, so you have to make a cut in the tube, load though the cut, and then use a standard patch kit to seal the cut you have made. ~Keith « Show Less
2270499
If the valve stem is a standard size it should work fine. I'm not thrilled with this particular inflator, primarily because the connector to the stem doesn't always stay on during inflation, I have to hold it with my free hand. Since purchasing this I discovered some inflators connect to the valve stem with threads rather than the clamp style, seems to me this would be much better.
816254
Hey Katie, I have one of these(a terrific product). If you still have it(or haven't figured out the problem) try using a very thin metal wire to clean the stem and the valve that makes it froth. I had the same problem and after reaming it out, it went back to working the way it should!
2270501
It depends on what type of valve stem your mountain bike uses. Is it the Presta type valve stem or Schrader valves? If its Presta then NO this will not work for you. Hope that helps
1108299
Great question - here's the answer: The "valves" are included - they are hidden in the pump head assembly. This Topeak (Road Morph) has a head assembly that does NOT automatically adapt to the tire valves (Presta or Schrader) - instead the user has to do some manual adjustment. What manual adjustment you ask? Well, my Topeak shipped with the pump head set for presta valve. I quickly discovered my tire valves were schrader, and not compatible with the pump. After some googling and head-scratching and looking at the diagram on the packaging, I finally figured it out DOH. Gently unscrew and take off the little metal cap on top of the pump head (tip). Then gently pull out the black rubber piece inside. For the Schrader, make sure the larger opening is facing outward, and the small opening is facing the needle inside the pump head. Having thus flipped it, push the black piece back into the head. Finally Screw the cap back on - and presto ;) you have a Schrader compatible pump head.
1845960
No special tool. Removed the black set screw from old valve and pulled it down and out. I trimmed the stem insert from old valve and inserted it in new assembly and installed set screw. Now having said all that I hope we r talking about the same part. To me it looks like a little black float assembly. Hope this makes sense.
1976786
My stem had a lock release sliding swit h on it. Slide and hold down while you put the stem on disk turn into place. Be sure the sliding switch locks joe this helps
242477
This was exactly my application and the Slime tube works fine. You do have to hang on to the valve stem so you don't lose it. I could not get the tube and stem to line up so my valve stem is not accessible since I inflated the tube and promptly lost the stem (inside the tire and wheel). That was a year and a half ago and the tube has not lost any air.
1653494
Two out of three that I have bought have done this. I took one apart, and the spring was stuck down. I popped the spring back to normal, and the valve properly works now. You can also test if the valve is not switching off by just blowing air into it with your mouth. If air passes, the spring inside the valve is probably not working.
601692
Good Morning Steel valve stems are ultimately recommended and I would definitely switch over the next time you have tire work performed. That being you can use the smaller Anti Theft (1 inch) on a rubber valve stem, I would not recommend using the Flow Through (2 1/2 inch) on a rubber stem. I do recommend using rubber valve stem supports on your rubber stems. There are 2 types; one that goes over the rubber stem and clips onto the edge of the rim, the other that adheres to the rim and support the rubber stem from the side. You can do a google search for "rubber valve stem support" or email us off our web site and we will gladly send you some pictures of what to look for. The primary issue with rubber stems is where the rubber stems come through the metal rim. With extra wear and vibration the rim can start to cut into the valve stem. You always want to make sure on your walk around to wiggle the rubber stems and listen for air leakage through any stem, particularly where it comes out the rim. Customer Relations EEZ RV PRODUCTS
821431
I'm ALMOST CERTAIN THIS TOOL ONLY WORKS FOR STANDARD valve stems, which was the size on my high AC service port. This tool didn't work for my low AC service port, which I'm almost certain is JRA. I bought this tool to change out the valve stems on my 2002 Honda Civic. The JRA valve stems are bigger and don't fit through this tool. You'll need the Mastercool kit 58531 for standard AND JRA valve cores, or the Mastercool 58490 Universal Master Valve Core Kit (covers all R12 & R134a system valve cores for Standard, JRA, Eaton and GM Large Bore). I found a website that shows good pictures of the different AC valve stems such as standard, 8mm, 10mm JRA, and GM high flow (sherco-auto.com/ac.htm). I'm ALMOST CERTAIN THIS TOOL ONLY WORKS FOR STANDARD valve stems, which was the size on my high AC service port. This tool didn't work for my low AC service port, which I'm almost certain is JRA. I bought this tool to change out the valve stems on my 2002 Honda Civic. The JRA valve stems are bigger and don't fit through this tool. You'll need the Mastercool kit 58531 for standard AND JRA valve cores, or the Mastercool 58490 Universal Master Valve Core Kit (covers all R12 & R134a system valve cores for Standard, JRA, Eaton and GM Large Bore). I found a website that shows good pictures of the... » Read More I'm ALMOST CERTAIN THIS TOOL ONLY WORKS FOR STANDARD valve stems, which was the size on my high AC service port. This tool didn't work for my low AC service port, which I'm almost certain is JRA. I bought this tool to change out the valve stems on my 2002 Honda Civic. The JRA valve stems are bigger and don't fit through this tool. You'll need the Mastercool kit 58531 for standard AND JRA valve cores, or the Mastercool 58490 Universal Master Valve Core Kit (covers all R12 & R134a system valve cores for Standard, JRA, Eaton and GM Large Bore). I found a website that shows good pictures of the different AC valve stems such as standard, 8mm, 10mm JRA, and GM high flow (sherco-auto.com/ac.htm). « Show Less
627909
There is an upside down U shaped retainer (sometimes with a tab at the top with a hole in it) at the front of the valve stem that has to come from the top. Once the retainer is removed the valve cartridge can be pulled out. You can use the valve handle screwed back in place to use as a grab handle to pull the cartridge out.
95029
I had the older model as well and no it will not work with it. I purchased a whole new kit...extra valves and all....and I'm up and running again...the last one lasted about 8 years...for the price of these kits, I think its well worth it! have fun!
821428
I'm ALMOST CERTAIN THIS TOOL ONLY WORKS FOR STANDARD valve stems, which was the size on my high AC service port. This tool didn't work for my low AC service port, which I'm almost certain is JRA. I bought this tool to change out the valve stems on my 2002 Honda Civic. The JRA valve stems are bigger and don't fit through this tool. You'll need the Mastercool kit 58531 for standard AND JRA valve cores, or the Mastercool 58490 Universal Master Valve Core Kit (covers all R12 & R134a system valve cores for Standard, JRA, Eaton and GM Large Bore). I found a website that shows good pictures of the different AC valve stems such as standard, 8mm, 10mm JRA, and GM high flow (sherco-auto.com/ac.htm).
788553
the old one just pulls out. You may have to use a bit of force to get it out. You may be able to get the valve out first and then the rubber part. To install the new one, just push it into place. Quite easy once you get the old piece out
1643462
The valve body works fine, just make sure you use the right valve insert. You need the multi function.
422836
Yes, that is what I did. I broke the stem. Leave it to Amazon to have the part. I got it three days after ordering.