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Re: trunk (boot) seal

To: Nory <Nory@webtv.net>
Subject: Re: trunk (boot) seal
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:59:52 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: robert weeks <robert@woozy.com>, spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
In-reply-to: <199710172013.NAA07561@mailtod-112.bryant.webtv.net>
Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
I had the same problem and, as Nory says, it does get better.  Make sure
the metal lip that the seal clamps onto is straight, especially behind the
hinges.  Also, lube the seal with Armor All or Baby Oil, etc. to reduce
friction with the boot lid.

Ulix

On Fri, 17 Oct 1997, Nory wrote:

> Robert wrote:
>      "the whole boot sticks up"
> 
> I though that was normal.  Mine's the same way.  I just figured the new
> rubber would get more flexible over time and it would settle.  At least
> it doesn't rattle.
> 
> -NORY
> Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the
> ONLY problem.
>  
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    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
.......................................................... (_o____o_)....
                                                           '67 Sprite


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