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Re: [TR] Gator Holes

To: "'list Triumph'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Gator Holes
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:44:55 -0800
> I hate to whine, but, are there any 'tricks' to installing 
> new rubber tie-rod caps (or Gaitors) and ball-joint covers?  
> I've punched holes in them (I suspect them no good now) 
> trying to get them onto the joint, another one seems so loose 
> it won't grab the joint.

Sounds to me like you've got them mixed up.  The tie rod boots are smaller
diameter than the ball joint boots, I believe.  Otherwise, I just push them
towards their home with one hand, and use a small screwdriver in the other
to lift the lip into it's groove.

Randall
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