Reply With QuoteIt's not so much a hard job as it is a time consuming job.
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One of my BBS RS lose about 10psi per week, so I told it to tyres shop to check it out. The guy identified the leaking are from several bolt, it needs to be separated and reseal again.
Can this be a DIY job or better off bring it to Prof ??
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It's not so much a hard job as it is a time consuming job.
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Gotta be very thorough as well. Make sure mating surfaces are squeaky clean. I usually assemble them together (torqued down) without sealant first, then run a very thick bead over the top and using your finger, push down gently so there should be no air bubbles at all. Give it a day or two to dry then run another bead over it. Works well for me.
If you're not in a hurry to use them, I'd just DIY. Sikaflex is a good sealant for the job, just pray you won't have to disassemble them again soon.
Last edited by rayray086; 10-02-2011 at 11:43 AM.
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IMO roof and gutter sealant works perfectly, moulds into cracks, and is always flexible so air pressure pushes up against it, plus its easy to apply, and easy to clean because its clear
here's one i prepared earlier
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To get by, you could remove the bolts where the leaks are and smear sealant (Sikaflex, silicone...) around the inside of the holes at the join(s). It wouldn't stop a full on leak but yours is pretty slow.
And make sure the bolts are properly torqued on replacement.
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