I've had poor luck using Slime on more than one occassion. No matter what I
tried
I could not get the stuff to go into the tire. It keeps jamming up...which
is great if you have a leak but not so good when you're trying to get the stuff
into the tire. Yes I had the tire deflated and the valve stem removed. I'll
never buy the stuff again.
Paul Boulet, A212
Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:I know that there has been
quite a lot of discussion about Europa punctures
in the past and I have been given the subject some considerable thought
especially as I was unable to rotate my brake caliper from the standard
factory position - due to fouling the rudder cables (ie: pointing directly
downward).
As I understand things a puncture on a mono europa usually results in the
tube casing being shredeed by the brake caliper and also jacking the
aircraft up to change the tyre is not very easy. I had intended to modify a
trolly jack to enable me to lift the aircraft in such a situation.
Thinking back to my microlighting days I remember we used to use a compound
in our tyres that effectively made them self sealing (in the event of a
puncture) but couldnt remember where we got this stuff. Fortunately I came
accross a source of supply whilst surfing the internet. Cost 10.00 per
pack - enough for three microlight tyres (so presumably one Europa mono
wheel)
The URL is http://www.dadirect.co.uk/pages/enginemaint.htm
I would be interested to know if anyone else has tried this product on their
Europa but in any event I will probably be investing in a can of the stuff
unless someone knows why I shouldnt !
Looking forward to your comments.
Interestingly enough this product is sold under the trade name of "SLIME !"
Carl Pattinson
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