Is this repairable?

Jeffblue · 09-13-2010, 11:53 AM

So the tireshop was dismounting my tire and the guy doing the job calls me over to tell me that my tire pressure sensor was broken, and shows me that the plastic part had cracked off of the valve stem. he claimed it was already like that, and that it had been taped on by the last tire shop. he said all i had to do was glue it back together and it would be fine. i wasn't really sure what to believe but i was in a rush and didn't want to make a big deal out of it. So, is this repairable?

I planned on using some kind of epoxy or something, so if this is repairable, what would you recommend?

dad · 09-13-2010, 12:05 PM

With all the bumps and centrifugal force, that it is subjected too, I think a new one would be better.

BeauNC · 09-13-2010, 12:42 PM

A lot of modern epoxies are stronger than the material they are designed to bond together... but I'd still be cautious and just buy a new one.

Red__Zed · 09-13-2010, 12:43 PM

I'd replace it. They aren't that expensive, really...

Hugoneus · 09-13-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

So the tireshop was dismounting my tire and the guy doing the job calls me over to tell me that my tire pressure sensor was broken, and shows me that the plastic part had cracked off of the valve stem. he claimed it was already like that, and that it had been taped on by the last tire shop. he said all i had to do was glue it back together and it would be fine. i wasn't really sure what to believe but i was in a rush and didn't want to make a big deal out of it. So, is this repairable?

I planned on using some kind of epoxy or something, so if this is repairable, what would you recommend?

Can you please met know what exactly that does? Is this some sort of wireless sensor where you can monitor the tire pressure while driving?

dad · 09-13-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

Can you please met know what exactly that does? Is this some sort of wireless sensor where you can monitor the tire pressure while driving?

http://www.carbibles.com/

Tire-pressure monitoring system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cmike2780 · 09-13-2010, 01:14 PM

I think a strong epoxy would be sufficient. The sensor will be fixed to the wheel flange anyways. Do some test before putting it back in the wheel. If you can't break it with with your hands, it can survive being in the tire. Worst case, you hear it rattle around and replace it with a new one.

Just get a new one if you're really worried.

Modshack · 09-13-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGizinski

I'd replace it. They aren't that expensive, really...

I would

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

Can you please met know what exactly that does? Is this some sort of wireless sensor where you can monitor the tire pressure while driving?

Yes

ClemsonWill · 09-13-2010, 01:58 PM

I completely agree with most. Just replace it. What if it doesn't work with epoxy? Do you really want to take your tire off and have it remounted and balanced? A new one cost about $100.

Red__Zed · 09-13-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I completely agree with most. Just replace it. What if it doesn't work with epoxy? Do you really want to take your tire off and have it remounted and balanced? A new one cost about $100.

I've got spares if needed. Much cheaper than new.

ClemsonWill · 09-13-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGizinski

I've got spares if needed. Much cheaper than new.

There you go. Get a used one and call it a day!

Jeffblue · 09-14-2010, 10:25 AM

So basically, the tech at the shop called me over to be like 'hey look the sensor is cracked" and blamed it on the shop that had mounted it in the first place saynig that they had obviously broken it, and then glued it back together/taped it. It a complete lapse of judgement i believed him, i have know idea why. I didn't mention it after that, but i took the broken sensor and valve stem since he claimed that it could be fixed easily. i didn't tell the owner or anything. Should i go back there and make a fuss and say 'hey listen 2 weeks ago this happened and i want you to reimburse me for a replacement' or do i just forget about it and move on. i'm really frustrated. i have NO idea what came over me that i believed this BS story. obviously, if the last shop had broken it they would have told me, and if they had FIXED it it wouldn't be in two pieces again unless he had damaged it while dismounting the tire.

so, make a fuss? or leave it alone, and let it be a lesson, that will probably avoid me future heartache, since obvioulsy they are incompetent, and should clearly not be handling expensive wheels.

SoCal 370Z · 09-14-2010, 10:32 AM

The shop clearly F'd it up. Replace, replace, replace. No epoxy—no fix. Doesn't the shop have insurance?

Jeffblue · 09-14-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

The shop clearly F'd it up. Replace, replace, replace. No epoxy—no fix. Doesn't the shop have insurance?

i don't know, i'm sure they do. but considering the time frame (2 weeks ago) should i even bother making an issue of it?

SoCal 370Z · 09-14-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i don't know, i'm sure they do. but considering the time frame (2 weeks ago) should i even bother making an issue of it?

Send Frost over to the shop to kick some a$$!

09-13-2010, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	With all the bumps and centrifugal force, that it is subjected too, I think a new one would be better. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	I think a strong epoxy would be sufficient. The sensor will be fixed to the wheel flange anyways. Do some test before putting it back in the wheel. If you can't break it with with your hands, it can survive being in the tire. Worst case, you hear it rattle around and replace it with a new one. Just get a new one if you're really worried. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-13-2010, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	I completely agree with most. Just replace it. What if it doesn't work with epoxy? Do you really want to take your tire off and have it remounted and balanced? A new one cost about $100. __________________ Slightly modded

09-14-2010, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	The shop clearly F'd it up. Replace, replace, replace. No epoxy—no fix. Doesn't the shop have insurance? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

09-13-2010, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
BeauNC Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 21 Drives: Blazer Rep Power: 14	A lot of modern epoxies are stronger than the material they are designed to bond together... but I'd still be cautious and just buy a new one.

09-13-2010, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I'd replace it. They aren't that expensive, really...

09-14-2010, 10:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	So basically, the tech at the shop called me over to be like 'hey look the sensor is cracked" and blamed it on the shop that had mounted it in the first place saynig that they had obviously broken it, and then glued it back together/taped it. It a complete lapse of judgement i believed him, i have know idea why. I didn't mention it after that, but i took the broken sensor and valve stem since he claimed that it could be fixed easily. i didn't tell the owner or anything. Should i go back there and make a fuss and say 'hey listen 2 weeks ago this happened and i want you to reimburse me for a replacement' or do i just forget about it and move on. i'm really frustrated. i have NO idea what came over me that i believed this BS story. obviously, if the last shop had broken it they would have told me, and if they had FIXED it it wouldn't be in two pieces again unless he had damaged it while dismounting the tire. so, make a fuss? or leave it alone, and let it be a lesson, that will probably avoid me future heartache, since obvioulsy they are incompetent, and should clearly not be handling expensive wheels.