Stripped valve cap

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Permalink Reply by on2wheels on June 30, 2009 at 3:47pm

Its plastic correct, just cut it off with a pocket knife?

Permalink Reply by PJ on June 30, 2009 at 3:53pm

The threads inside the cap are actually aluminum. This original cap was missing and replaced it with one for a car. It was in the junk drawer and didn't think anything of it at the time.

Permalink Reply by on2wheels on June 30, 2009 at 4:09pm

Then my only other suggestion is using pliers. Pull up while twisting and clamping down lightly.

Also if you can get something steel, sharp and stiff under the aluminum you could "rip" it off. Can opener on a swiss army knife would do.




PJ said:

The threads inside the cap are actually aluminum. This original cap was missing and replaced it with one for a car. It was in the junk drawer and didn't think anything of it at the time.

Permalink Reply by Pete on June 30, 2009 at 4:40pm

It may be the threaded insert spinning inside the valve cap. Try getting past the plastic with a knife or file and see if you can grip the threaded (aluminum) insert.

Permalink Reply by Homebuilt on June 30, 2009 at 5:10pm

Exactly what I was going to say: plastic outer & alum. inner have probably separated.

Pete said:

It may be the threaded insert spinning inside the valve cap. Try getting past the plastic with a knife or file and see if you can grip the threaded (aluminum) insert.

Permalink Reply by PJ on June 30, 2009 at 6:17pm

It was two separate pieces that came apart! I got it off, which is a relief. The whole reason a different cap was on there was because I lost the original while changing the tube just a few days ago. So, I didn't really want to have to do it again so soon. You guys rock! Thanks.