Valve Stem Extension Replacement - Aug 2008

After 8 years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully) 
supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a 
replacement?

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Date:         Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:42:21 -0400
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After 8 years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully) 
supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a 
replacement?

thanks,  Bruce
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Date:         Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:13:44 -0500
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From:         Horst Stratmann <Horst.Stratmann@UPCGROUP.COM>
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Any good Auto parts store has them. I got mine from CarQuest

Best regards

=20

Horst Stratmann

UPC Interpipe, Inc.

Tel:  512 266 0132

Fax: 512 266 0133


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From: Ximango Owners Group (XOG) [mailto:XIMANGO@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM] On
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Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 2:42 PM
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Subject: valve stem extension replacement?

After 8 years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully) =20
supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a =20
replacement?

thanks,  Bruce
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Date:         Sun, 3 Aug 2008 19:28:50 EDT
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Bruce,
 
Horst is right.  You need the 4-inch variety.  
 
In cases of emergency, we have screwed together a pair of the more-common 
2-inch extensions, but that's a lot less desirable. 
 
One possible complication with the 4-inch version is that the hex-shaped 
wrenching surface may not fit through the hole in the wheel because it is too 
big.  Try to find a stem extension that has a small-sized (or NO) wrenching 
surface.  The latter will require pliers or vise-grips to screw on and off,  but
that works.
 
Chuck
Ximango USA
 
 
In a message dated 8/3/2008 3:42:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM writes:

After 8  years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully)  
supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a  
replacement?

thanks,   Bruce





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Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2008 07:28:57 EDT
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In a message dated 8/3/2008 3:42:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM writes:

After 8  years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully)  
supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a  
replacement?

thanks,  Bruce
 
Hey Bruce,
 
I found these at Gempler's. Very high quality. 5.5" long. Works  great!
 
_http://www.gemplers.com/product/HE373/Valve-Extension_
(http://www.gemplers.com/product/HE373/Valve-Extension)
 
Regards,
 
John  Lawton
Whitwell, TN (TN89)
Ximango #135



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Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:11:46 -0400
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thanks, john. i had seen these, but didn't know if the end fit in. 
good to know that it does.
yrs, B
On Aug 4, 2008, at 7:28 AM, John Lawton wrote:

In a message dated 8/3/2008 3:42:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM writes:

After 8  years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully)
supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a
replacement?

thanks,  Bruce

Hey Bruce,

I found these at Gempler's. Very high quality. 5.5" long. Works  great!

_http://www.gemplers.com/product/HE373/Valve-Extension_
(http://www.gemplers.com/product/HE373/Valve-Extension)

Regards,

John  Lawton
Whitwell, TN (TN89)
Ximango #135



**************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your 
budget?
Read reviews on AOL Autos.
(http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?
ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )
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Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:14:36 EDT
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Great, John - we will order a couple for our operation here.
 
Chuck
Ximango USA
 
 
In a message dated 8/4/2008 8:11:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM writes:

thanks,  john. i had seen these, but didn't know if the end fit in. 
good to  know that it does.
yrs, B
On Aug 4, 2008, at 7:28 AM, John Lawton  wrote:

In a message dated 8/3/2008 3:42:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight  Time,
bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM writes:

After 8  years, the metal  valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully)
supplied with my a/c is beat.  Any name brand or sources for a
replacement?

thanks,   Bruce

Hey Bruce,

I found these at Gempler's. Very high quality.  5.5" long. Works   great!

_http://www.gemplers.com/product/HE373/Valve-Extension_
(http://www.gemplers.com/product/HE373/Valve-Extension)

Regards,

John   Lawton
Whitwell, TN (TN89)
Ximango  #135



**************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and  fits in your 
budget?
Read reviews on AOL  Autos.
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ncid=aolaut00050000000017  )





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Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:40:05 -0500
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Dear All:

I found an air nozzle at a truck stop store that drivers of 18 wheelers use
to get air to their inner tires. It is about 6 inches long and I can poke
the tire filler valve with a little fishing around. I lose a bit of air
before I hit the sweet spot but always manage to fill the tires.

Best
Ted


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From: "Bruce SCHIMMEL" <bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 2:42 PM
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Subject: valve stem extension replacement?

> After 8 years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully)
> supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a
> replacement?
>
> thanks,  Bruce
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Date:         Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:24:13 +1000
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You can buy them of the shelf in a variety of lengths and even materials.  I
bought my last from Autopro, but also discovered a range with our local tyre
(US 'tire') fitter. Good Luck, Paul H.

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From: Ximango Owners Group (XOG) [mailto:XIMANGO@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM] On
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Sent: Monday, 4 August 2008 5:42 AM
To: XIMANGO@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM
Subject: valve stem extension replacement?

After 8 years, the metal valve stem extension that Chuck (thankfully) 
supplied with my a/c is beat. Any name brand or sources for a 
replacement?

thanks,  Bruce

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