AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Question i've been told the reason my tires are losing air is due to corrosion on the aluminum wheels? this problem only started after a recall of the valve stems on cooper tires.
Answer Rita,
Due to the fact that there is corrosion at the point called the "Bead" two things come to mind. First remove the tire and using sand paper clean the bead area and remove all the pitting, put the tire back on and using bead sealant inflate the tire to see how it will hold up. Second would be to replace the wheels maybe with used ones in good shape.