MX5 NA Miata - How to fix a stuck corroded tire valve stem cap

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Did you install some cheap ass valve caps and now you can't remove them anymore? In this video I'll explain why this happens, how you can fix it and how you can prevent it from happening so stay tuned!
My boy Mark: / markie_vtloo
Video content:
» 00:00 - Intro
» 00:21 - What happened?
» 00:57 - The damage
» 01:21 - Why did it happen?
» 01:48 - How can we fix this?
» 02:11 - Use pliers or vice grips
» 02:59 - Use a lighter
» 03:48 - Use a torch
» 04:23 - Use a dremel
» 05:02 - CUT THAT BAD BOY
» 05:08 - Pry it open
» 05:22 - Add penetrating oil
» 05:38 - Most risky cut
» 06:08 - Visible corrosion
» 06:29 - How to prevent it
» 07:11 - Shoutout to @Markie_vtloo
» 07:23 - Why not a tireshop?
» 08:15 - Check your own caps!
» 07:53 - Outro
Things you will need:
» Pliers
» Vice grips
» Torch
» Minitiature cutting disk (Dremel)
» Small flat head screwdriver
» Penetrating oil
» Proper grease
» Normal rubber valve stem caps (optional)
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All participants in the creation of this video assume no responsibility for the success, failure, or any outcome of any projects or methods used based on our content. This video is created for entertainment purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional help or advice. We are simply sharing our opinions and the path we followed that worked for us on the projects we have attempted.

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@Hoggosor 2 жыл бұрын

Tip: Taking Aluminum foil over the cap before heating it with the lighter will help against the dicolour (that makes it black) of the cap, if you where going to re-use it. (maybe you wouldn't in this case, but it is a great tip for other situations)

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

That's great advice, thanks!

@NumptyBrainStorm 2 жыл бұрын

Ten seconds with a blowtorch-style lighter and then twisting with 2 pliers got it for me, corrosion was all the way up the threads, THANKS!!!

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear it worked for you!

@82_KID Ай бұрын

I'm about to try this.

@ivoreekers6655 2 жыл бұрын

You just made a 8min vid about valve caps, and it was even interesting enough to watch it completely...

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks bro, typical MiataMods vid right? 🤣

@eastofthegoodones.1391 2 жыл бұрын

Now we have established that you are as dumb as me....that literally made me laugh. Yes, I too am that dumb...or maybe I was just ignorant. I thought the fancy valve stem caps looked great with my new wheels....I didn’t realize they were permanent!😂

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club 😂😂

@canisharamsey4925 Жыл бұрын

THANKYOU!!! The 2 plier method worked 👍🏽

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

Then you are one of the lucky ones!

@AnonYmous-iw6rh Жыл бұрын

---Galvanic Corrosion--- If you're valve stem is made out of Aluminum get ALUMINUM valve stem caps. If your valve stem is made out of Brass get BRASS valve stem caps. Never connect 2 dissimilar metals together....

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's a good remark!

@tommatta7198 Жыл бұрын

Cheap ass aluminum caps, 8 for $6…ugh. Very helpful information. Got the Dremel out, spent a few moments on each of the four stuck caps, and replaced them with even cheaper plastic ones!!! Great video!!! Now I have 146 cheapie leftover! lol

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

haha nice job!

@airborneranger-ret 2 жыл бұрын

Tried the pliers, tried the lighter, tried the grinder. All good. Thx :)

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sure man, no problem!

@tony119955 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I tried your tips definitely helped me open my mind but did not really open a valve. I had to use the rasp and rasp one site of the valve completely. Took about 20 minutes :).

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

Did you get it off though?

@SimonLloydGuitar 5 ай бұрын

The easiest method is to use a Dremel and disc. Either cut the end of the cap and pry ope with a screwdriver and unscrew or use the cutting disc and rub it up and down the body pf the valve cap and wear it away until you see the threads of the valve. IF you must use pliers, or any type of gripping tool with teeth, wrap a piece of cloth or tape around the valve stem...Otherwise it will split and be chewed up as in the video. When using alloy caps apply a bit of grease or copperslip before fitting.

@MiataMods 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@awemations2910 Жыл бұрын

I came hear because my bike tires plugs where stuck and this really helped me

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

Ah that's good to hear man! Thanks for your comment!

@Dutch033 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shoutout bro:)

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Of course man, thanks for the help! 💪💪

@aikinneddam87 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Two of my caps are stuck..looks like the same as yours but purple!

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

You're just as dumb as me 😜

@madineuman6087 Жыл бұрын

i just wanna put cute caps on my tires but my dad told me they can get stuck on so im using this video as a guide for what to buy x ty ty

@Hakstarz Жыл бұрын

You cutie x

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

No problem cutie!

@YORCC 2 жыл бұрын

Oh those curbed rims :( they make my soul ache. Good vid tho. I actually have a leaky valve so need a new one

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can thank my ex-wife for that.. still need to buy a new set but I’m not sure which one. Thanks for watching tho 👍

@kaleb_gearhart6789 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to get mine unstuck by drilling a small hole in the top filling it with wd40 getting a ratchet that fit the end of the cap and using pliers so that stupid little rubber tube stoped spinning

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

That's smart! Thanks for sharing your experience!

@SimZimPL 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, do you need to pay for tire compressor at a gas station in US? In Europe (at least in Poland) it's always free.

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, people in my country can be very greedy so yeah, you need to pay to use the compressor 😒

@SimZimPL 2 жыл бұрын

@@MiataMods I dont get how someone can steal compressed air Lmao

@travdripdrip382 2 жыл бұрын

Im in the u.s. the rest of my family is still in italy. It's funny because we were just talking about how the air at gas stations here is usually a dollar lol

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimZimPL It's not about stealing, they just want to make money off of you

@Shoarmaking 2 жыл бұрын

Did you try some more excessive thermal shock? A.k.a. heat the cap and then immediately cool it down with water? (No idea but the thought just popped up)

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

You can always try that but I think that would only work if you could access the valve stem. That part needs to cool rapidly in order to create a space between the valve stem and the cap and the access to the valve stem itself is limited. It's a good idea to try out tho! It can't hurt to try it.

@ColinMill1 5 ай бұрын

In my case the valve caps were brass but the stems were aluminium with a coating to make them look brass.

@MiataMods 3 ай бұрын

That sucks 😅

@patrickfargie1146 2 жыл бұрын

Yoooo MiataModdss

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Yooo what's up Patrick!

@NorthernsoulBoy63 Жыл бұрын

Mine is stuck its a cheapy. Porsche valve cap on my Porsche cayenne. Still stuck

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

That sucks.. did you get them off?

@AlmirTaranis Ай бұрын

I had that same model of aluminium caps and got stuck even i putty ceramic pastes onto stems 🤦‍♂️I had to grind caps with Dremel all the way to the threads. Duckt tape on pillars and 12 mm wrench got them off😂😂😂

@nolahahnshouse3389 2 жыл бұрын

I actually got to this on time

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

And that's why I make these videos! Great to hear buddy 👍

@ale6242 2 жыл бұрын

My cars rear two caps are stuck like this... i managed to get the fronts off and put some anti-seize on them before reinstalling, but i could not get those rear two off... I wanted to get the stems replaced, but then COVID happened... might give the ol Fire trick a go...

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

Well good luck with the back ones! Be careful!

@OFBTPOD Жыл бұрын

I thought someone super glued my caps on as vandalism. You made me laugh. I wanted to kill someone, then I laughed. Thanks

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

Haha nope, it’s our own fault 😂

@manuelmedina8880 Жыл бұрын

I laughed hard when we realized we are all dumb

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

Yep 😅

@Bertgarrpin 2 жыл бұрын

Holy molly, why don't use a classic and everywhere available plastic one? That way you never get corrosion, plus noone will ever gonna steal that. Of course isn't that beautiful, but come on, this way saves you a lot of headaches. Btw, yes, the video is interesting, keep working, your videos are always helpful.

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest Alberto, most people see this as a quick and easy mod and do not realize that it will cause problems. I was one of those people and now I just run the plastic ones on all my cars but this was something I needed to learn the hard way haha.. that's why I decided to make this video so that other people can learn from my mistake. Thanks for commenting btw! 👍

@Bertgarrpin 2 жыл бұрын

@@MiataMods yeah, I know a lot of people do this kind of this. It's just my brain that doesn't process this things hahaha. People tend to steal this pieces, and putting beautiful ones is not the best choice, IMO.

@13jrvernon 2 жыл бұрын

Now, I wear the fancy ones that are plastic.

@bilaalalli7867 Жыл бұрын

@@MiataMods what about using these metals one with inner threads being plastic? Would this be okay

@MiataMods Жыл бұрын

If the inner threads are plastic it should be fine

@chrisarmstrong5038 2 жыл бұрын

I can't even imagine posting this video

@MiataMods 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t even imagine posting this comment

@chrisarmstrong5038 2 жыл бұрын

@@MiataMods You titled the video "How to fix a stuck corroded tire valve stem cap" and your solution was to bring it to a tire shop. I literally lost a few brain folds watching this.