[alfa] Re: alfa-digest V10 #364

[Richard Bies <bies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2004 09:05:40 +0800
>
> A local shop recently trashed, and consequently paid for the repair of,
> one of the stock GTV6 magnesium rims in an attempt to remove the
> original metal valve stem.  Now one of the other stems is leaking and
> I'd hate to have history repeat itself even if I go to another shop.
>
> Right now, the stem turns in place, nut inclusive, so I can't tighten or
> even loosen it.   Is there anything I can do resolve this dilemma?
>
Drill it out.

From the inside, a bit slightly smaller than the OD of the stem (which had
to pass through the existing hole).

rmb
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