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August 5th, 2011, 10:33 AM
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DIY: Installing A Plug To Repair A Tire Leak (Video Tutorial)
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 |
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August 14th, 2011, 10:26 PM
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2008 Mustang GT
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good writeup. I had to do this back in May, and it was successful. Kit looked similar.
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