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Gear gaitor clip
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:23 pm
by Tim_GTi
What does everyone use for these? I had to take my gaitor and gearknob off today, and when putting them back on, I found the clip which you have to pry apart does not re-crimp properly. As a result my gearknob is secure to the stick, but swivels round and is really annoying.
I tried using a hose clip instead, but couldn't seem to get that tight enough.
Can these clips be purchased? Or does anyone else know of a decent replacement?
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:50 pm
by lolhoward
luckily when I replaced mine I used the same clip. Would a jubilee clip not work?
Bit of a bodge job but what about a 15mm or 22mm brass olive from a compression fitting for copper pipes. There round but bend easily and you could crimp it into place. Should secure it.
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:20 pm
by neilw
I got a Jublie clip on mine
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:42 pm
by alexperkins
Jubilee should work tim as its just a case of getting a quality made one.
Try wrapping the shaft in some PTFE or similar then clamping it tight
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:53 pm
by Mouse_GTI
Jubilee clip for me
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:17 pm
by 3LL1077
Jubilee clip and my brute strength works fine
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:56 pm
by Tim_GTi
Tried a jubliee clip! didn't work. I think I will wrap it with something then try again, I want a new gaitor first though lol, so I'll have to put up with it for a bit longer.