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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:47 am 
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As the picture says, is this hard rubber part replaceable and what is the part number and where can I get one. Is is loose in the tube and rattles and does not seal well.


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:27 am 
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Do a Google search on "soften old hard rubber" and you'll find a lot of hits showing methods to soften old brittle rubber items on motor bikes, cars, etc. Basically it involves the use of a mixture that includes wintergreen oil.

To answer your question, I'm not aware that the rubber part is available separately.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:20 pm 
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winabbey wrote:
Do a Google search on "soften old hard rubber" and you'll find a lot of hits showing methods to soften old brittle rubber items on motor bikes, cars, etc. Basically it involves the use of a mixture that includes wintergreen oil.

Methyl salicylate which is the smelly stuff in sports rubs ie deep heat, metsal etc

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:33 pm 
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you can try fitting a spring to it to hold it down, just a bit fiddly getting the spring off every time you check your oil

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:13 pm 
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Maybe try soaking it in alcohol? It may cause it to swell...
And give you an excuse to open a bottle of scotch... :lol:

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