Ventilschutz

English translation: valve guard

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German term or phrase:	Ventilschutz
English translation:	valve guard
Entered by:	Sven Petersson

07:07 Dec 9, 2000

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering

German term or phrase: Ventilschutz

1 Ventilschutz fehlte auf einer Felge.
The vehicle being talked about is a tractor and I presume the 'Felge' is a wheel rim. What would the 'Ventilschutz' be?

Julie Neill, BA (Hons), MCIL, MITI KudoZ activity Questions: 565 (none open) (3 without valid answers) Answers: 39 Spain
Local time: 16:47

valve guard

Explanation:
I think it is more likely to be a guard if it's on the wheel rim.

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Rolf Buesken (X)
Local time: 00:47

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Summary of answers provided

valve cap

Tom Funke

valve guard

Rolf Buesken (X)

Answers

1 hr

valve cap

Explanation:
Probably an informal synonym for Ventilkappe / Ventilstaubkappe
= valve cap [protecting the air valve of the tire, as on a car or bicycle]

Wyhlidal, Kraftfahrzeugtechnisches Wörterbuch ISBN 3-923195-01-X

see above

Tom Funke
Local time: 10:47
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 2419

13 hrs

valve guard

Explanation:
I think it is more likely to be a guard if it's on the wheel rim.

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Rolf Buesken (X)
Local time: 00:47
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in pair: 544

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