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darkpuppet,Apr 6 2008, 02:54 AM Wrote:So I was swapping my tires today, and while topping up the air in one tire, I removed the air pump, and for some reason, the valve stuck open.  The little needle inside won't return --like it's stuck at the little cross-tab at the bottom.

So suffice it to say, the tire won't hold air.

Any idea where I can find a stem valve tool and a possible replacement to quickly swap out the broken innards?

I check canadian tire online, but couldn't find one... going to call the store tomorrow.

ANyhoo... it's pretty frustrating... swap tires, break valve, replace wheel so I can at least park the car...  3 x 18" black rims, and 1 x 16" silver rim.. this blows!  I wanted to take my car out in the sun, but I ain't going to do it looking like this!
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I had the same thing happen to me awhile back. I topped it up as much as I could and then put the cap on quick to temporarily hold the air while I drove two minutes to Active Green and Ross, the guy had the tool to screw in the inner part of the valve stem and did it for me for free.