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Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:59 pm
by snoopy64
Hi

Does anyone know what makes a good replacement for the rubber insert in a gear knob??

Re: Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:32 pm
by BRI MK1
A packet of condoms :o sorry

Re: Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:49 pm
by snoopy64
Hahaha .... Not what i was expecting!

Re: Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:46 pm
by Spider
Fuel hose

Re: Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:30 pm
by snoopy64
Aah fuel hose, i'll give it a go! Thanks

Re: Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:59 pm
by surfblue63
Plumber PTFE Tape or electrical tape. Wrap it round the thread on the lever.

Re: Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:06 pm
by Spider
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.

Re: Gear knob insert

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:32 pm
by IslandBlue
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