How to install a plug to repair a puncture/hole in the tread face of a tire. The sidewall cannot be repair as it is unsafe and illegal. Procedure: -remove tire from vehicle -find air leak using soapy water and watch for bubbling -remove object in tire using a screw driver, pliers, etc -using the reamer from the tire repair kit, stick in the in the hole so it goes through to the other side, twist reamer to clean hole -load plug into needle, center plug in needle -stick plug 2/3 length tire with 1/3 left exposed to the outside -pull needle straight out quickly without twisting -cut off access plug using side-cutters, razor, etc -pump up tire and reinspect for leak - when all is done, reinstall tire on vehicle Please LIKE my Facebook page @ www.facebook.com or FOLLOW me on Tumblr @ 4diyers.tumblr.com
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
DIY: Installing A Plug To Repair A Tire Leak
DIY: Installing A Plug To Repair A Tire Leak Video Clips. Duration : 5.40 Mins.
How to install a plug to repair a puncture/hole in the tread face of a tire. The sidewall cannot be repair as it is unsafe and illegal. Procedure: -remove tire from vehicle -find air leak using soapy water and watch for bubbling -remove object in tire using a screw driver, pliers, etc -using the reamer from the tire repair kit, stick in the in the hole so it goes through to the other side, twist reamer to clean hole -load plug into needle, center plug in needle -stick plug 2/3 length tire with 1/3 left exposed to the outside -pull needle straight out quickly without twisting -cut off access plug using side-cutters, razor, etc -pump up tire and reinspect for leak - when all is done, reinstall tire on vehicle Please LIKE my Facebook page @ www.facebook.com or FOLLOW me on Tumblr @ 4diyers.tumblr.com
How to install a plug to repair a puncture/hole in the tread face of a tire. The sidewall cannot be repair as it is unsafe and illegal. Procedure: -remove tire from vehicle -find air leak using soapy water and watch for bubbling -remove object in tire using a screw driver, pliers, etc -using the reamer from the tire repair kit, stick in the in the hole so it goes through to the other side, twist reamer to clean hole -load plug into needle, center plug in needle -stick plug 2/3 length tire with 1/3 left exposed to the outside -pull needle straight out quickly without twisting -cut off access plug using side-cutters, razor, etc -pump up tire and reinspect for leak - when all is done, reinstall tire on vehicle Please LIKE my Facebook page @ www.facebook.com or FOLLOW me on Tumblr @ 4diyers.tumblr.com
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