Maserati Tyre Inflator Sealant Refill

[CatmanV2]

Not happy with using this stuff.
If you get a nail in the tyre it goes down, you fix it.
With Goop you get a nail in the tyre, it does not go down, you may not notice it, it may be in the side wall of the tyre.
Do you really want to drive around with nails etc in your tyre, maybe unnoticed with the head broken off, sealed with Goop or similiar?

Well there's an interesting question. Emotionally, I'm with you. *Logically* however, I'm not really able to see a problem.

C

 

[TridentTested]

Would anybody be interested in joining in for a bulk order of the Sealant bottles..??
If so let me know how many and what size you need..!!
Depending on the car, I believe the refills are mainly 450ml.

I'm in. I know mine is out-of-date. I bought a can of stuff from Halfords as a backup.

Stupid question: How do you replace it? It looks like it screws in beside the compressor but I am afraid to try unscrewing it in case I release 450 ml of foam.

 

[hodroyd]

I have just had a look at mine, which is empty. It does not appear to be under pressure like an aerosol, just a bottle of stuff. It just screws off on my unit.
I think the general idea of these is not repair a puncture and then carry on for months, it's a get you home from the middle of nowhere fix, then you get the tyre repaired. You would not use a spacesaver for months on end, same applies and they do have a speed limit once the stuff is put in the tyre, so not permanent fix.
Michael,
Keep the compressor upside down, then unscrew the bottle and check if anything is in it.

 

[TridentTested]

Robert,

Thanks. I've just had my first proper look at it. Once you release the compressor's Schrader connection from the nozzle of the sealant cylinder the cylinder simply unclips from the kit with a quarter turn. You are right it doesn't appear to be under pressure, it obviously uses the compressor to drive the sealant out.

I can't see an easy way of unscrewing the nozzle - I suspect it is glued on - but I can tell the cylinder is full - the whole kit has obviously never been used - and I can hear it is still fully liquid. Whether that is in indication of health I don't know.

The expiry date on it is 2009.

It is 600 ml. (QP).

I would still be interested in a price for a new cylinder.

 

[roger102]

I'll check mine at the w/e be good for next years European jolly

 

[hodroyd]

My bottle, also 600ml which you don't appear to be able to get anymore, it's now 450ml which would make the bottle flat with the top of the compressor. My bottle screws out from the head which has the plastic tube inserted in to it and I assume the new bottle screws back in to that. I am going to see if the complete head with the plastic hose will come off??
Cheers
R

 

[roger102]

Did anything ever happen on this?

 

[roger102]

I've been speaking with a well know tyre mfg, the big fat guy....
These foams are only to get you to the nearest garage that can correctly repair or replace the tyre. Over 10km and your pushing it they say. Yes they don't always work thats why they have been developing a material/process that works 99.9% of the time they claim. Its due to be released next year I believe. Knowing them as I do I'd have to say they are making something that does actually do the job and do it well as its been in dev for a number of years.

 

[Parisien]

So this will also seal torn/ripped tyres, or mode of operation ?

P

 

[roger102]

That part I don't know, perhaps it will be launched end if this year, I'll fish for some more info.

So this will also seal torn/ripped tyres, or mode of operation ?

P

 

[hodroyd]

Interesting, I have stalled discussions with the Fix & Go people, they are not very professional and not at all forthcoming, although they want to know everything to the point of being invasive..!!

 

[roger102]

Don't have anymore info at present, will see what I can find out in the new year.

 

[zagatoes30]

Must admit never like these sealant fixes. I will be looking at a space saver wheel option (despite the lack of room) especially for European sorties

 

[BennyD]

Must admit never like these sealant fixes. I will be looking at a space saver wheel option (despite the lack of room) especially for European sorties

I was like you once but suppose you get a puncture halfway up the Stelvio, what then? You can unload the boot, change the wheel, but what do you do with the full size, possibly rear, wheel? Where do you put it? Bearing in mind you will lose a big proportion of the boot space car carrying a wheel you are unlikely to use is it worth the hassle? I went through the same thought process and came to the conclusion that it wasn't. So it's a can of plop and a compressor for me.

 

[hodroyd]

I agree with you Ian, a little compressor and can of gunk will get you to a repair shop, just the same as a space saver. If your tyre is totally screwed, get the car lifted to a repair shop..!!

 

[CatmanV2]

Wouldn't dream of carrying a spare these days.
AA card is where it's at.

C

 

[zagatoes30]

but what do you do with the full size, possibly rear, wheel?

Years ago a friend with an Lotus Esprit Turbo got a puncture on the way home from a nightclub. The young lady he had just picked up was not impressed about making the rest of the journey home with a dirty rear road wheel sat on her lap after the space saver was fitted. Needless to say he wasn't invited in for coffee

It's a good point though, maybe I will need to do some more thinking

 

[CatmanV2]

I doubt this will be an issue for you Zag. You're unlikely to be picking up young ladies, after all

C

 

[zagatoes30]

I doubt this will be an issue for you Zag. You're unlikely to be picking up young ladies, after all

C

So true

 

[BennyD]

It is a proven fact that Maserati spyders have a very corrosive effect on young ladies knicker elastic. So, all is not lost Zag!