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Subject:Re: Power steering U-joint
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:23:20 -0700

I have not looked @ one so I don't know if this would be possible or
practical but instead of the

Baggie could you use a large enough piece of HeatShrinkTubing & just
shrink the ends after install?

                                                        ORR~DeanB

On 10 Dec , 2012, at 9:59 AM, Robert Stevens wrote:

>
> On Dec 10, 2012, at 9:48 AM, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I suppose that might depend a lot on its current condition & what,
> if any, issues or symptoms it has
>
> been displaying recently that made you feel the need to clean it up.
>
>       & how does a cannibalized plastic baggie differ from a plain old
> ordinary plastic baggie?
>
> Mine "appears" to be in good condition, considering it's been
> working there for 26 years.
> I would use a large freezer back, cut it into a strip about 7" high,
> 12"-14" long, wrap it around
> the joint and zip tie it in place, leaving a little bulge breathing/
> movement space inside.
>
> bob