A key component of automotive tires is the tire valve stem, which can develop issues from time to time. If that ever happens, could you replace it by yourself?

We're only going to touch on the valve-spring issue here-if your '92 LT1 comes up ill, make sure you get the correct replacement springs and seals from a Corvette-savvy parts man.

Valve spring or valve stem seal replacement without cylinder head removal is easy … with the right equipment Fittings such as these, for connecting a compressed air line to the spark plug hole ...

It’s a specialty valve stem that inserts from the outside and uses a rubber piece that is compressed to seal the valve to the wheel. We now carry one of these to replace a damaged valve stem ...

The grommet seals the valve hole on the top and the bottom, so the valve stem nut basically needs to be tight enough to seal the hole without damaging or severely deforming the rubber.

This includes replacing defective valve stem seals, reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to excessive oil changes or refills, and an extension of the limited powertrain warranty from ...

The loose tolerances allow the valve stem to move laterally in the guide, which quickly oblongs the rigid PC seal and allows excessive amounts of oil to enter the combustion chamber past the valve.

SKF has announced it has developed and patented a new valve stem seal for engine applications for heavy-duty vehicles. The seal improves the quality of emissions and enhances engine operation by ...

A key component of automotive tires is the tire valve stem, which can develop issues from time to time. Replacing it isn't all that simple, though.