Thread: Slow leak.... cannot find the source.
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Old 03-17-08 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by HardyWeinberg
I have a slow leak too that just looking for bubbles from the tube under water has not yet revealed. Maybe I just need to find something larger than the bathroom sink and immerse the whole tube for a bit of time. My finger hasn't been snagged on anything inside the tire yet, at least.
Blow the tube up bigger. Small leaks may not show up until the tube has be stretched significantly. 1.5 to 2 times normal size works for me. Work the tube around in a tub of water or sink in about 6" sections. Wipe the little bubbles off and see if they come back.
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