Tyre repair Kit

[pschlute]

I have a 2005 DB9 and the sealant in the tyre repair kit (Continental ContiComfort Kit) is in need of replacement as it is out of date.

I was looking to order this http://goo.gl/y7eaHf

When I opened the unit and unscrewed the old bottle I found that the soft metal seal (similar to old milk bottles) was still intact and had not been punctured when it was originally screwed onto the unit. Should it have been punctured or is this something that happens when it is is first used in anger?

Hopefully someone with experience can assist. The old bottle certainly looks like the one in the advert although the it is labelled FoMoCo not Continental.

edit...Giving it a bit of thought I assume the seal should stay intact until the unit is used, otherwise the mix of air and sealant is going to seal up the unit !

Edited by pschlute on Wednesday 5th August 15:18

[Jockman]

pschlute said:

I have a 2005 DB9 and the sealant in the tyre repair kit (Continental ContiComfort Kit) is in need of replacement as it is out of date.

I was looking to order this http://goo.gl/y7eaHf

When I opened the unit and unscrewed the old bottle I found that the soft metal seal (similar to old milk bottles) was still intact and had not been punctured when it was originally screwed onto the unit. Should it have been punctured or is this something that happens when it is is firsat used in anger?

Hopefully someone with experience can assist. The old bottle certainly looks like the one in the advert although the it is labelled FoMoCo not Continental.

They're probably interchangeable items.

A few on here have pointed out that if you actually use this kit, the tyre is completely un-salvageable so proceed with caution.

I also ensure that I remove the tyre kit at service time - I've heard stories of Dealers noticing it will be out of date before the next service and they charge a hefty price for replacing it !!

[pschlute]

Yes I did read that it means a new tyre if I do use it. I guess it depends on where and when you get a puncture.

My experience was the opposite, the main dealers failed to notice it was out of date!

[Jockman]

pschlute said:

Yes I did read that it means a new tyre if I do use it. I guess it depends on where and when you get a puncture.

My experience was the opposite, the main dealers failed to notice it was out of date!

You lucky thing !!

I'm sure there is a tick box item on the service sheet which requires the Dealer to check it. Mine always says " Not Present"

[mikey k]

pschlute said:

Yes I did read that it means a new tyre if I do use it.

IME this is more about the tyre seller/fitter CBA to deal with the mess
It is simple and more profitable to wipe the alloy clean then sell a new tyre and valve!
Rather than clean it all down, inspect the inner wall (running too long on a flat destroys it) find the puncture and haggle on whether its repairable or not.

[pschlute]

mikey k said:

find the puncture and haggle on whether its repairable or not.

I am sure you are right Mikey, and +95% of the car ownwers (myself included) not in a position to question his judgement.

[mikey k]

pschlute said:

mikey k said:

find the puncture and haggle on whether its repairable or not.

I am sure you are right Mikey, and +95% of the car ownwers (myself included) not in a position to question his judgement.

Or willing to take the risk