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Date:         Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:06:47 -0400
Reply-To:     John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Slow tire leak
Comments: To: Lee Kouns <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
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Lee, I had similar problem with a 2000 Impala. Seems that a rock had gotten between rotor and wheel (that is what description I found on Internet said) and caused crack in the wheel. Local Tires Plus store had wheel welded, etc., and it was okay when I sold car earlier this year.

John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:57 AM Subject: Slow tire leak

> Hi everyone, > I have a slow leak in one of my tires. It took a week for the pressure > to drop from 38 lbs to 24 lbs. The tire is not very worn and I haven't > found any punctures. I put soapy water around the valve stem and didn't > find any bubbles forming. Any suggestions on possible approaches for > this situation? > Thanks for your input. > Lee Kouns > '88 Westy >


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