mrfarmdog Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I ran over a piece of metal tonight and put a gash in the center of my tread about an inch wide. The tire did not go flat as the hole was still plugged so I got the fix a flat compressor our and followed the instructions. Basically, turn the fix a flat stuff on the compressor so it is standing up, screw the fitting to the valve stem and turn it on for about 7 minutes. It had to pump for a minute or so before I heard a pop, I assume it was to overcome the valve stem pressure, and then the pressure gauge started working. When it was done I pulled the metal out and rolled the tire several times so the fix a flat would coat the puncture. I looked at it and I could see white stuff bubbling through the wound. The leaking air stopped though and I drove it home (about 10 miles). I will check in the AM and see if it is still holding air. I was surprised that the fix a flat sealed a cut that big! So what do I do now to replace my fix a flat compressor? Is the unit supposed to be throw away? I assume you can order it through Ford parts but It will probably cost me as much as a tire. Where can I get it cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VYOL8TR Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Here is the unit on ebay. I got one (extra one, just in case) from him and it was new, in mint condition and arrived in 3 days. He is asking $30 or best offer....he has 11 of them. I would guess that's about $45-$50 less than the dealer. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shelby-Must...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Here is the unit on ebay. I got one (extra one, just in case) from him and it was new, in mint condition and arrived in 3 days. He is asking $30 or best offer....he has 11 of them. I would guess that's about $45-$50 less than the dealer. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shelby-Must...1QQcmdZViewItem Perfect! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Perfect! Thanks! good thing you didn't have a blowout did your wheel get damaged? how did the car drive after you fixed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 good thing you didn't have a blowoutdid your wheel get damaged? how did the car drive after you fixed it? No damage. I just aired it up with the fix a flat, removed the metal from the tire, and drove easy home. I couldn't tell any issues when driving. I was up to 60 MPH in a couple of spots. Mainly 45ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txlaw Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I hope I am wrong but I think in a different post it was stated that the sealant ruins the tire pressure sensor and it has to be replaced as well. Let us know if that is what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 No damage. I just aired it up with the fix a flat, removed the metal from the tire, and drove easy home. I couldn't tell any issues when driving. I was up to 60 MPH in a couple of spots. Mainly 45ish. good deal I hope I never have to use mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropping__Chronic Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 good dealI hope I never have to use mine I'm no fan of Fixaflat. Is it impossible to buy an aftermarket spare for this car? Last time I used fixaflat, it was all super until they took the tire off and I saw my crudded up rim. Glad you got home OK though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150man Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I guess I need to reread my owner's manual. I thought one could reuse the air pump part. A can of sealent can be had for $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I guess I need to reread my owner's manual. I thought one could reuse the air pump part. A can of sealent can be had for $5. Me too. I was too bothered with fixing it last night to pull out the owners manual:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLESREDGT500 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Me too. I was too bothered with fixing it last night to pull out the owners manual:) Just happy it worked and you did'nt have to call AAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whazen1 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Mrfarmdog, If I were you, I would replace the tire. Once you get a puncture, it no longer has a speed rating. Also, as time goes buy the air that got through the steel cords and the belt package will work through the inner liner and you will get a bubble on the sidewall or a seperation. I would not want to go through a blowout at high speeds, and even at 60mph, it would be a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I'm no fan of Fixaflat. Is it impossible to buy an aftermarket spare for this car? Last time I used fixaflat, it was all super until they took the tire off and I saw my crudded up rim. Glad you got home OK though! A stock front tire and wheel is a good choice for a spare, it will work just fine for temporary use in the rear as well. You would have to leave in the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 A stock front tire and wheel is a good choice for a spare, it will work just fine for temporary use in the rear as well. You would have to leave in the trunk. Agreed! FYI - I called the local dealership to see what price they have for a rear rim and the fix a flat compressor. REAR RIM - $432 COMPRESSOR UNIT - $132 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 A stock front tire and wheel is a good choice for a spare, it will work just fine for temporary use in the rear as well. You would have to leave in the trunk. Hey blayne, will the stock front wheel/tire sit under the rear trunk "plate" so that it's flat? I thought others had tried this and it is too tall. P.S. regarding the cost of the wheel...you can buy knockoffs for about $280. I've posted the website a few times before...look through any Mustang magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Agreed! FYI - I called the local dealership to see what price they have for a rear rim and the fix a flat compressor. REAR RIM - $432 COMPRESSOR UNIT - $132 mrfarmdog: What did you end up doing with the flat tire? Did you replace it as recommeded by Ford? Was the fix-a-flat difficult to clean off the rim? What about the tire pressure sensors - were those replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsho Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Agreed! FYI - I called the local dealership to see what price they have for a rear rim and the fix a flat compressor. REAR RIM - $432 COMPRESSOR UNIT - $132 rear or front rim ... all the same .. low 200's through me ... need to check on exact price but i bought a second set of rims for my nittos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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