Schrader valve

[Headwrench]

I was loosing air in my rear suspension after i bypassed the 2nd bad compressor....its leaking from the schrader valve...here is my question...is the valve stem the same as a tire valve? Can i remove the insert & replace it with any valve stem? I know it seems like a dumb question i just wanna know for sure. Thanks in advance

 

[ARtraveler]

Good question. opcorn: opcorn:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I believe it is the same, might just need tightening

Cruzr joe

 

[Lew L]

Guess this applies to all Schrader valves------ put a cap on it!!! Un capped valves will get grit and grime in them, when you air up a tire or our air system, that junk may get into the valve seat causing a slow leak. The under seat area is truly filthy. I stuffed soft foam into all the holes under the seat----- it's MUCH cleaner now even after thousands of miles.
Or as stated--- just a little snug on the valve itself.

Lew L

 

[Peter Aawen]

I was loosing air in my rear suspension after i bypassed the 2nd bad compressor....its leaking from the schrader valve...here is my question...is the valve stem the same as a tire valve? Can i remove the insert & replace it with any valve stem? I know it seems like a dumb question i just wanna know for sure. Thanks in advance

I did just that! It is the same thread & valve seat, so while just loosening the valve insert a tad to blow any trapped debris clear before tightening it down snuggly again will probably fix your leak, if it's any worse than that, then any Schrader style valve replacement should work fine! :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I did just that! It is the same thread & valve seat, so while just loosening the valve insert a tad to blow any trapped debris clear before tightening it down snuggly again will probably fix your leak, if it's any worse than that, then any Schrader style valve replacement should work fine! :thumbup:

:agree: .... but Peter typed it first :roflblack:.................Mike hyea: