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Old 11-25-2012, 08:40 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
A thorough inspection for a nail. Dab some spit on the valve stem to see if the schraeder valve is loose. After that stick it in a bucket of water and watch it. Of course it has to be a big bucket .

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A small amount of dish washing liquid in the water will also aid the process. I have seen tires that had to be left submerged for several hours to find the bubble trail. I normally just use a spray bottle with some soapy water.
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