>Roland Dudley writes:
> > The rubber rack-and-pinion steering boots (gaiter kit) I ordered from
> > TRF finally arrived. They're slightly different from the ones on
> > m'snake but look like they will fit. One thing about this kit I don't
> > care for is the chintzy set of plastic cable ties that are supposed to
> > secure the boots to the steering linkage. I'm going to stick with the
> > clamps that are on the old boots. Interestingly, I spotted a set of
>
>Actually, if they are the plastic cable ties that we use to secure
>cables around the labs, they will not break (even if you want them
>too). The type I'm referring too are made from nylon I believe. The
>TR6 has some "bailing wire" to secure one of the steering boots which
>I didn't like. It looked like it could cut the end of the boot off if
>it's secured too tight! I replaced this with a handy dandy cable tie.
>It's been there for a year without any mishap. (knock knock knock)
>I've also heard of mechanics who have used cable ties to secure CV
>boots on newer front wheel drive cars.(!) That's a bit more that I
>would trust, but they are tough suckers...
I second the use of cable ties. They are incredibly strong and resistent
to breakage, oil, etc. You can buy various sizes in most electronic
parts stores, including Radio Shack.
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