Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps

Skywalker · 11-29-2005, 09:40 PM

Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it!

I did them myself

Long Gone · 11-29-2005, 09:42 PM

Haven't seen that letter yet. I'll watch the mail box.

5S Dude · 11-29-2005, 10:04 PM

Me too! Or better yet I'll change em to billet ones and use a little dab of anti seize.

Webwader · 11-29-2005, 11:53 PM

I haven't seen the letter either, but I sure hope it comes with detailed instructions. I don't want to have to drive all the way to the dealer to have them installed.

Kellcut · 11-30-2005, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it!

I did them myself

Sounds like a difficult job... heh.

I haven't received that in the mail yet, though.

fatboy · 11-30-2005, 04:55 AM

I didn't get a notice either. Did you have to bring the notice with you to the dealership to get the replacement caps, or did they just swap them out for you?

Ultra-HOG · 11-30-2005, 05:53 AM

I have not received mine yet but I can understand why there could be a problem. Every time that I check the tire pressure there is a substantial amount of water that sprays out from the valve body when the gauge is first attached. It is more water than one would expect from condensation caused by the sudden drop in air pressure from inside the tire to what leaks out as the gauge is first attached. I thought that it was odd but only started to pay attention within the past few weeks. I do wash the truck frequently but still don't understand how water was getting under the cap. Maybe the new caps will eliminate the water. Has anyone else noticed the water?

Boogity · 11-30-2005, 06:12 AM

I got mine yesterday, Its beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.

swampler · 11-30-2005, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it!

I did them myself

That's dissappointing...I really liked the original valve caps.

tlaudio · 11-30-2005, 06:59 AM

Build date of 8/05. Valve caps are silver plastic now.....

I bet I do not get a letter....

TL

11-29-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
Skywalker ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Amazon Green / Olive Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary AB CANADA Posts: 376	Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it! I did them myself __________________ S K Y W A L K E R - Ammonite Green EXL ...... eh! You must be the change you wish to see in the world. - Gandhi

11-29-2005, 09:42 PM	#2
Long Gone ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5	Re: Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps Haven't seen that letter yet. I'll watch the mail box.

11-29-2005, 10:04 PM	#3
5S Dude ROC Rank: 6k Comma Club 2006 RTS Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC SoCal. Posts: 6,451	Re: Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps Me too! Or better yet I'll change em to billet ones and use a little dab of anti seize. __________________ "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul." Last edited by 5S Dude; 09-06-2006 at 10:00 PM.

11-29-2005, 11:53 PM	#4
Webwader ROC Rank: 3k Comma Club 2006 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,238	Re: Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps I haven't seen the letter either, but I sure hope it comes with detailed instructions. I don't want to have to drive all the way to the dealer to have them installed. __________________ Honda Towing Package, Rear Splash Guards, Prodigy brake controller, Garmin 2610 GPS, Front Window Tint, Torza Soft Top. Echomaster reverse sensor step bumper What I tow: 2005 Fleetwood Highlander Sequoia - 3,500 lb 2008 Ranger 1860 Angler w/150 Yamaha - 3,950 lb "Things will get better as they improve."

11-30-2005, 04:55 AM	#6
fatboy ROC Rank: Sophomore 2008 RTL Formal Black Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sicklerville, NJ Posts: 130	Re: Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps I didn't get a notice either. Did you have to bring the notice with you to the dealership to get the replacement caps, or did they just swap them out for you?

11-30-2005, 05:53 AM	#7
Ultra-HOG Senior Member 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 1,611	Re: Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps I have not received mine yet but I can understand why there could be a problem. Every time that I check the tire pressure there is a substantial amount of water that sprays out from the valve body when the gauge is first attached. It is more water than one would expect from condensation caused by the sudden drop in air pressure from inside the tire to what leaks out as the gauge is first attached. I thought that it was odd but only started to pay attention within the past few weeks. I do wash the truck frequently but still don't understand how water was getting under the cap. Maybe the new caps will eliminate the water. Has anyone else noticed the water?

11-30-2005, 06:12 AM	#8
Boogity ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 45	Re: Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps I got mine yesterday, Its beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.

11-30-2005, 06:59 AM	#10
tlaudio ROC Rank: Senior 2006 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 696	Re: Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps Build date of 8/05. Valve caps are silver plastic now..... I bet I do not get a letter.... TL

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