Air leaking from beadlock on rims ?

[fourfourto]

My brothers friend Just bought A 96 H1 turbo diesel and the tires leak from beadlocks in 2 to 4 hours any ideas?

[timgco]

CTIS issues?

[Beastmaster]

Liquid soap, water, and a spray bottle. Spray every line and fitting. Whatever blows bubbles is the culprit.

If it's all 4 tires, it might be the solenoid under the hood too.

[fourfourto]

Posted Mar 14, 11:24 PM
Liquid soap, water, and a spray bottle. Spray every line and fitting. Whatever blows bubbles is the culprit.

If it's all 4 tires, it might be the solenoid under the hood too.


Its acually leaking from the beadlock I beleve its all 4 .Ill have him check the solenoid. If its not the solenoid what could cause it or fix it ? thanks

[RonB]

what kind of beadlocks are they -- stock two-piece with inner beadlocks or aftermarket? and it only has to be one in the front/one in the back (side to side is plummed (sp?) together).

ron b

[fourfourto]

It seems to be leaking air from the bolts around the rim on all 4 tires in a hour or 2 there flat air up is fine? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Not sure if it has factory beadlocks I will look into it

[fourfourto]

My brother brang it to local tire shop they wouldnt touch it.They said go to dealer. It seems all bolts are leaking.
Anyone know what type of bolts/wrench it has and how to get them to stop leaking.The tires look brand new . Thats the way he got it.

[Beastmaster]

Picture? This way, we can tell you what parts you need.

[HUMTECH]

If they are new tires on 2 piece wheels the installer likly did not replace the o-ring that seals the 2 wheel halves. These o-rings need to be replaced every time wheels are taken apart and o-ring grooves need to be cleaned of any corrosion and dirt. during assembly proper torque and torque sequence needs to be followed. Easiest solution take them to your local dealer.

[Joe]

yep, sounds like an o-ring issue and if you have it on all 4 sounds like they where never replaced, or pinched when re-assembled. You should be able to get them from a Hummer dealer or try Lynch for a couple bucks each. Just make sure you know if they are red or black in color since there are 2 different types.

[fourfourto]

Thanks all for info Ill try to get some pics up.

[fourfourto]

My brother said the bolts look like a stop sign with the bottom cut off.
Anyone know the tool to remove them and where I could get one?

[Beastmaster]

You have a 5 sided nut. Called a Penta-Nut, it's original intentions was to have only trained people undo the rim.

It uses a specialty impact socket to remove. You can then take a 1/2" impact wrench to undo them.

Unfortunately, you're stuck with two options...well, mabye 3.

1) Go to the dealer. If you do, they need to replace the nuts with standard 6 sided nuts.

2) Order a Penta-Nut socket from www.bluehummer.com (http://www.bluehummer.com). Order 6 sided nuts to go with it.

3) Find someone in the area that has one. Order 6 sided nuts as well.

I will say that if you undo this on your own - be careful. I've seen accidents with rims when someone doesn't deflate it properly and completely.

Now - you also have to be sure that you don't have a runflat inside. If you have a runflat inside, you also need a runflat compressor, which is a 4" wide crank operated ratchet strap. That's another dangerous item to work on.

Now you know why the tire shop says that they won't work on them.

[fourfourto]

My brothers going to dealer to pic up the new o rings and having a shop install that has expertise on the H1.Thanks for all your help

I know its not a H1 but its sill a hummer