help! Corroded valve caps on real car

[Timee80]

ive got 2 corroded valve caps on my real car. 2 have come off no problem but the other 2 are really stuck. I used some grease when they were put on but they are going nowhere now. Ive tried using 2 pair of pliers but still not shifting. What do i do?

[gaza121]

WD40 soak and gently apply a little heat

[bodgit]

If the wd40 does not work soak some cotton wool or some tissue paper in vinagar and put it round the cap with a plastic bag and tape it tight. Leave for an hour and see if the vinigar loosens it.

[Hog]

Mole grips, or a small set of Stilsons.

[Timee80]

cheers folks, ill give the ideas a try

[philpac]

Grab a can of shock n unlock from Halfords... works a treat for releasing stuck things.

[Colinevan]

Are they metal or plastic, a set of grips should get it off no probs.

If its plastic and there still not budging, boiling water to warm the valve cap up, then try the grips.

Do you think someone may have glued the caps on, little "shine a lights" have been known to do similar ... Might have to get a stanley on the scene. Just watch your pinkies and the wheel and tyre psssstttt noises are not good.

Col.

[MikePimlott]

if theyre metal Plus-gas from any good car bar will move them.

failing that, dremel and cutting disc.

[brian s]

heat them with a hair drier and use a pair of pliers

[b4pete]

Chisel it off.

[chatts#725]

Ive done loads of these, them metal or alloy valve caps are always the same, just go to the tyre shop and ask them to put you 2 new vaves in, prob cost about a tenner but better than ripping the valve with pliers at the side of the road then having to swap spares etc

[David Church]

Try dynamite

[Timee80]

car is going in next week for 2 new valves. Wont be using those things again (only put them on cos they were free)
I hope they dont scuff the wheels. They are 18" and in mint condition

[Colinevan]

Originally Posted by Timee80

car is going in next week for 2 new valves. Wont be using those things again (only put them on cos they were free)
I hope they dont scuff the wheels. They are 18" and in mint condition

Are they special ones that are not nickable, i.e ones tht you need an allen key for... Might be your answer lol.

Col.