Gear knob insert

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Gear knob insert

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Hi

Does anyone know what makes a good replacement for the rubber insert in a gear knob??
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A packet of condoms :o sorry
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Hahaha .... Not what i was expecting!
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Fuel hose
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Aah fuel hose, i'll give it a go! Thanks
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Plumber PTFE Tape or electrical tape. Wrap it round the thread on the lever.
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surfblue63 wrote:Plumber PTFE Tape or electrical tape. Wrap it round the thread on the lever.
Yeah, there is a Rubber Electrical Tape you could also try, usually sold as self fusing or vulcanizing tape. Not cheap (sells here for around 30 bucks for a 9 metre roll). Another option.
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snoopy64 wrote:Hi

Does anyone know what makes a good replacement for the rubber insert in a gear knob??
Aren't you getting ahead of yourself?!!! :D
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