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Old March 7th, 2019, 11:59 AM
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Shifter rubber boot question

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my rubber boot,(top boot) keeps splitting at the square hole where the shifter stalk goes through,
ive replace this part about 3 times over the last 10 years.
i just received a new one and the hole actually doesn’t seem large enough, and maybe that is why it is splitting.
I measured the shifter stalk and it is1” by 3/8.
the 3/8 is fine on new boot but the hole in boot has only 3/4 inch.
Anyway,trying to figure why they keep splitting.
Anybody else have this problem. or have a vendor suggestion.
thanks.
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Old March 7th, 2019, 02:07 PM
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My boot used to split when the temp was about ten* F. Solved problem by not driving car in winter!
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Old March 7th, 2019, 02:59 PM
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It may be that the rubber is drying out... Keep it treated/lubrication, especially around the shifter handle area...
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