TPMS sensor rebuild kit
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TPMS sensor rebuild kit
Sullivan Tire (NH) is telling me that the TPMS requires a rebuild kit ($10 ea) that replaces maybe a washer nut, gasket. My MB dealer service says they don't touch it.
I found the following link that discusses it but I'm not sure there is any consensus. Do we have any MB tech on board who could clarify? https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...do-i-need.html
I found the following link that discusses it but I'm not sure there is any consensus. Do we have any MB tech on board who could clarify? https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...do-i-need.html
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Sullivan Tire (NH) is telling me that the TPMS requires a rebuild kit ($10 ea) that replaces maybe a washer nut, gasket. My MB dealer service says they don't touch it.
I found the following link that discusses it but I'm not sure there is any consensus. Do we have any MB tech on board who could clarify? https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...do-i-need.html
I found the following link that discusses it but I'm not sure there is any consensus. Do we have any MB tech on board who could clarify? https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...do-i-need.html
Some see it as an added expense, others see it as preventive maintenance (we replace some gaskets/washers when we unbolt something).
I'm betting your MB dealer service does not sell replacement tires... If they did, they'd offer it at what I'm guessing will be more than $10
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Its not only "Sullivan"... I know most tire stores will offer that as an option when you're replacing tires. Obviously overpriced @ $10 (when in reality the only thing that might justify being replaced is the gasket).
Some see it as an added expense, others see it as preventive maintenance (we replace some gaskets/washers when we unbolt something).
I'm betting your MB dealer service does not sell replacement tires... If they did, they'd offer it at what I'm guessing will be more than $10
Some see it as an added expense, others see it as preventive maintenance (we replace some gaskets/washers when we unbolt something).
I'm betting your MB dealer service does not sell replacement tires... If they did, they'd offer it at what I'm guessing will be more than $10
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The O-ring will begin to deteriorate over time just like any other piece of rubber. This will cause you to lose pressure in the tire. Since it is such a simple preventative maintenance measure, it is recommended when the tire is removed from the rim. When I switched rims, the shop didn't use the rebuild kit and I had issues with 2 rims (1 front/1 rear). The other 2 were fine. The frustration and time it took to remedy the problem would have been solved if the had used $40 worth of rebuild kits. It's up to you if you want to risk it for $40.
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It's not the money. I was concerned that a) since they don't leak now, if they were to use some aftermarket parts,... and whether they would fit properly and possibly cause a leak where I have none now (keeping in mind I only have 20K on the car/wheels/tires) and b) why my MB dealer doesn't seem to know anything about it or use rebuild kits when replacing tires.
If I can't get an expert opinion, I will likely decide to just do it.
If I can't get an expert opinion, I will likely decide to just do it.
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The O-ring will begin to deteriorate over time just like any other piece of rubber. This will cause you to lose pressure in the tire. Since it is such a simple preventative maintenance measure, it is recommended when the tire is removed from the rim. When I switched rims, the shop didn't use the rebuild kit and I had issues with 2 rims (1 front/1 rear). The other 2 were fine. The frustration and time it took to remedy the problem would have been solved if the had used $40 worth of rebuild kits. It's up to you if you want to risk it for $40.
I was surprised that the nut is not metric.
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Or, if a tire starts to lose pressure and there is no other reason to remove the tire, simply take a 7/16 socket in your fingers and turn the nut down a tiny bit. That's how I eliminated a very slow leakdown which has not returned.
I was surprised that the nut is not metric.
I was surprised that the nut is not metric.
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I am not a tech but have LOTS of MB sensors, actually 3 sets floating around in 5 sets of wheels I rotate. I have switched sensors many times, never changed the O rings yet, the one set of TPMS is from my 08 350 same batteries and o-rings. I use copper lube on the threads and always spray them down w PB blaster when seperating and clean the stem nut with a plumbers brush when swapping. My first set of wheels I swapped a year into the car, I cracked 2 sensors cause the nuts were grimy and frozen. I also have used rubber renew like the stuff u use on ur cars trim before I seat them, I have never had a problem. Make sure whoever swaps a sensor unbeads the tire and doesnt crack the bead and try removing with the tire still on the rim, it will almost always break the TPMS. I have a set of real BRABUS wheels that cannot acept TPMS, they have threaded 1/4 stems because of the 3 piece nature of the wheels. What we did is unmount the sensor from the stem and use regular screw stems, and used a band around the rim to hold the TPMS, its actually a ford OEM band and work perfect. Im actually gonna start using that system from now on to avoid the TPMS leaking issue. I hate the finish on the retaining stem compared to chrome/and or powdercoat of the wheels. Sticks out too much against that background
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I am not a tech but have LOTS of MB sensors, actually 3 sets floating around in 5 sets of wheels I rotate. I have switched sensors many times, never changed the O rings yet, the one set of TPMS is from my 08 350 same batteries and o-rings. I use copper lube on the threads and always spray them down w PB blaster when seperating and clean the stem nut with a plumbers brush when swapping. My first set of wheels I swapped a year into the car, I cracked 2 sensors cause the nuts were grimy and frozen. I also have used rubber renew like the stuff u use on ur cars trim before I seat them, I have never had a problem. Make sure whoever swaps a sensor unbeads the tire and doesnt crack the bead and try removing with the tire still on the rim, it will almost always break the TPMS. I have a set of real BRABUS wheels that cannot acept TPMS, they have threaded 1/4 stems because of the 3 piece nature of the wheels. What we did is unmount the sensor from the stem and use regular screw stems, and used a band around the rim to hold the TPMS, its actually a ford OEM band and work perfect. Im actually gonna start using that system from now on to avoid the TPMS leaking issue. I hate the finish on the retaining stem compared to chrome/and or powdercoat of the wheels. Sticks out too much against that background
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It doesnt need to be removed. I re-read ur question. If your getting new tires u can just swap tires and thats it, no need to mess with TPMS. They should mount ur tire face down so it clears the TPMS tail and ur good to go. The Orings last a long time without leaking if they are tight
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It doesnt need to be removed. I re-read ur question. If your getting new tires u can just swap tires and thats it, no need to mess with TPMS. They should mount ur tire face down so it clears the TPMS tail and ur good to go. The Orings last a long time without leaking if they are tight
