Missing tire valve cap?
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='586335' date='May 22 2008, 02:52 PM
I have the tiny metal valve caps that come with the car. It's always tight, I'm surpris people have problems with the cap.
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Originally Posted by TranPlan' post='585624' date='May 21 2008, 04:13 PM
Has anyone else had a problem with "losing" tire valve caps?
I have had my 2008 550 almost 5 months and for the second time, the tire valve cap on the front right tire is missing. After the first time, I just thought that some kid liked the different type of cap and just took it. Now, I am missing the one from the same tire. It seems that if someone was taking it, they would take more than just one.
Is it possible that the unique design of these caps (plastic with the wider diameter top) has a tendency to unscrew itself and fall off?
Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen.
I have had my 2008 550 almost 5 months and for the second time, the tire valve cap on the front right tire is missing. After the first time, I just thought that some kid liked the different type of cap and just took it. Now, I am missing the one from the same tire. It seems that if someone was taking it, they would take more than just one.
Is it possible that the unique design of these caps (plastic with the wider diameter top) has a tendency to unscrew itself and fall off?
Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen.
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Originally Posted by tranman329' post='610987' date='Jun 26 2008, 10:50 PM
anyone got a cost on a missing valve stem?
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Originally Posted by fusion' post='586081' date='May 22 2008, 11:05 AM
Do you have a part number? My dealer always asks for this.
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In Ireland it is becoming a problem. The kids have moved on from bonnet badges (not a bad thing) to the valve covers. They make tiny holes, put string through them and are wearing them as necklaces in school.
Of course, if you've got fancy bmw or porsche or MB caps then you'll lose all 4 within a few hours of putting them on.
Best thing to do is to buy crap ones and put them on. They are more for function rather than show, and the last thing I want is kids taking off dust caps and then thinking '"shure while I'm hear I might as well take the badge too".
Of course, if you've got fancy bmw or porsche or MB caps then you'll lose all 4 within a few hours of putting them on.
Best thing to do is to buy crap ones and put them on. They are more for function rather than show, and the last thing I want is kids taking off dust caps and then thinking '"shure while I'm hear I might as well take the badge too".
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Originally Posted by tranman329' post='610987' date='Jun 26 2008, 09:50 PM
anyone got a cost on a missing valve stem?
For the full stems, that I don't know.
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Originally Posted by tranman329' post='610987' date='Jun 26 2008, 10:50 PM
anyone got a cost on a missing valve stem?
right hand side front becuase its either curb side or further away from sight ( I know I was a kid)
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Theres this person selling caps with "locks":
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Anti-Theft-...sspagenameZWDVW
I just bought some from the dealer for $15, but they're the nice ones with the BMW symbol. Hopefully mine don't get stolen also....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Anti-Theft-...sspagenameZWDVW
I just bought some from the dealer for $15, but they're the nice ones with the BMW symbol. Hopefully mine don't get stolen also....
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