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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: tb3 on April 19 2014, 10:35:01 PM

Title: fuel Schrader valve question
Post by: tb3 on April 19 2014, 10:35:01 PM

I got in a pinch and used a valve from a tire stem instead.
is it any different because of the fuel?

Title: fuel Schrader valve question
Post by: TRICKSIXPA on April 19 2014, 11:47:35 PM

I'm pretty sure the gas will break down the rubber seals in it pretty quick. It's got to be a pretty common part.


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Title: Re: fuel Schrader valve question
Post by: daveismissing on April 20 2014, 09:22:35 AM

favorite answer:

The rubber will deteriorate and you will watch that new car go up in a ball of flames.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/1622049-can-i-use-normal-tire-valve-core-fuel-schrader-valve.html (http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/1622049-can-i-use-normal-tire-valve-core-fuel-schrader-valve.html)

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The valve core is #88894338, retail $6.28 .
And if you're missing the cap it's #214-1044,
and #25532662, retail $5.50 .

Title: Re: fuel Schrader valve question
Post by: tb3 on April 20 2014, 12:53:36 PM

That's good enough reason for me then!
I got a couple coming.
Thanks guys!