What? $30 for a piece of rubber ??

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Old Fudge, Aug 11, 2018.

  1. Old Fudge

    Old Fudge MDL Junior Member

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    #1 Old Fudge, Aug 11, 2018
    No way I'm buying it. I'll make my own. (2003 Ford Taurus)

    My shifter cable came loose on the transmission as I lost the grommet somehow:

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    I found a perfect sized socket out of my $4 Harbor Freight socket set to fit the hole in the lever:

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    Looking through my toolbox I found a way to put em together:

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    Now for some drilling. Chrome Vanadium is one hard metal to cut. I had my job cut out for me:

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    And I'm back on the road better than ever. :cool:

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  2. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    #2 Enthousiast, Aug 11, 2018
    ???

    In amsterdam they hand out free rubber ;):D:D
     
  3. PointZero

    PointZero MDL Member

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  4. Old Fudge

    Old Fudge MDL Junior Member

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    #4 Old Fudge, Aug 11, 2018 (OP)
    Thanks, I'm a retired mechanic. :D
     
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