Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Foreign Object Damage
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and
the like can pierce the tire. |
This always leads to tire damage. |
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Damage from Imbedded Foreign Bodies |
Frequently, the foreign object
-marking- is so securely embedded in the tire that it
will not free itself even at higher speeds. Due to this, it can
act as a plug and seal the tire relatively well. The result is
gradual loss of pressure which the driver does not notice
immediately but which can lead to sudden and complete tire
failure. |
Note
No repair should be attempted on steel belted tires of which
the structure has been punctured by a foreign body. |
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A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical ...
Tires with Torn-Out Tread
Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time.
If an already damaged tire is exposed to high stress, the
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Other materials:
Positive and earth jump lead connection points
Fig. 190 In the engine
compartment: jump lead connection point, positive ⊕
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The positive jump lead connection point is in the engine compartment. In
order to establish a suitable earth connection, screw towing eye into ...
One-Part Wash Primer
Definition:
One-Part Wash Primer -LLS MAX 106 M2-, light gray
One-Part Wash Primer -LLS MAX 107 M2-, dark gray
Edition 03/2013
Product Description
The ...
Tires, Dismounting, Wheels without and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
Note
When cleaning disc wheel (rim), the tire pressure monitoring
sensor (if equipped) must not come into c ...
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