At 03:57 AM 5/25/2010, Robert Fisher wrote: >and has a worn spot about the size of my fingertip. I can't push through the >wall of the hose but I bet 50% of it's gone right there (the boot is all >right). I have to drive to L.A. tomorrow, so I have to deal with both of >these things in the morning. I'm trying figure out if I'm nifty enough to >replace that hose without having to do a major bleed (I'd have to make my >wife help me). Maybe I can pinch it off and put a splice in it, but I'd >rather have a good new piece of hose. If it's gone through the fabric it's waiting to blow. Silicone sealing tape from your Home Depot/Lowes etc. Stretch at least 50% on application, use two or three layers overlapping 40% and extending an inch either side of chafe spot. Probably last forever. d |
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