Maybe try soaking it in alcohol? It may cause it to swell...
And give you an excuse to open a bottle of scotch...
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| Author: | cooperess [ Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Dip Stick Mk2 Cooper S |
Attachment: Mini Dip Stick 002.jpg 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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| Author: | winabbey [ Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dip Stick Mk2 Cooper S |
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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| Author: | ausdino [ Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dip Stick Mk2 Cooper S |
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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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dip Stick Mk2 Cooper S |
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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| Author: | deluxe67 [ Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dip Stick Mk2 Cooper S |
Maybe try soaking it in alcohol? It may cause it to swell... And give you an excuse to open a bottle of scotch...
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