Quote Originally Posted by scttydb411
as long as they haven't been dropped they're ok. those are just the pintile cap that protects the needle valve from being damaged if they are hit or dropped. tightening the rail doesn't do that.

it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them anyway, but it's not necessary as long as you're sure they haven't been impacted at the tip w/o the cap being there.
thankz "scotty" dident know that!!! but no they havent been dropped as far as i know....lol..... but i appreciate it man!!!