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Questions tagged [rubber]

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I hit a curb and something got dislocated from under the vehicle. I wonder what is it

I was driving one day and accidentally hit a curb. When I check the damage, I see that this thing is now dangling from the bottom. It's located almost directly beneath the engine to one side. The other side also has one. When I touch it, it feels…
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What kind of "rubber grease" to use on an outboard engine's swivel?

I'm servicing a Tohatsu MFS5B outboard for the first time. The service manual says to use "waterproof grease" in most of the common wear areas, but not for the swivel mechanism. The swivel consists of two bushings and associated grease nipples below…
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Is my timing belt looking bad?

I would like to know how is my timing belt looking? Does it appear that it is about time for a change? I do not see obvious signs of cracking but the upper side of the belt does look glossy though not the underside. I do notice the belt rides a…
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Grease/lubricate rubber stabilizer bar bushings?

I just bought a set of these bushings to replace the worn-out ones in my front stabilizer bar. The set did not include any grease or lubricant. The manufacturer doesn't state the construction material, but they smell like tires/rubber. Do they…
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Options to replace car ceiling rubber on Renault/Dacia Duster 2021

I have Renault/Dacia duster 4x4 2000 CC , model 2021, color , Gris Comete Metallic KNA.. Now the rubber on the celling handles are damaged and some parts of the rubber is missing, as follow:- now i called the local Renault agency, and they…
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Part number for rubber beading in engine bay - VW Polo Mk5

This is a VW Polo Mk5 from 2015. I noticed that the engine bay has a rubber seal around the leaf guard that has fallen off. What is the part number for this rubber seal? This is my car This is how it should look (notice the thick rubber seal) at…
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What class of cleaning/detailing products do I use for artificial/imitation leather?

I just bought a Tesla Model 3, and it's full of artificial leather (seats, dash, doors, center console...) When browsing car detailing/maintenance stores, I find 2 separate "classes" of cleaners and shampoos: Plastic, rubber, vinyl Leather Should…
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How can cars run for 20 years with no regular fuel line replacement if nitrile degrades in 10 years?

My understanding is that car fuel lines generally use nitrile rubber. Nitrile rubber has a shelf life of approximately 10 years. However, in cars the nitrile rubber is constantly in touch with gasoline, which surely doesn't help the shelf life of…
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Drive belt - the 5 years after manufacture date rule

Bought one drive belt 1.5 years ago for installing these days. My mechanic says not to use it if it is 5 years old rubber or older. No date stamp on the belt, also I was unable to find its manufacture date. Is there any test I can do on it so to…
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Rubber Components Rejuvenation Products & Experience

Are rubber rejuvenation products worth it? Do they work/improve the lifespan of the component? Several years back I saw a Scotty Kilmer video using ATP AT-205 for several car rubber components. The product itself does state - Rejuivinates all rubber…
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Tips for freeing throttle bodies stuck to head due to old rubber boots

I am trying to perform a service on my motorcycle. To do this I need to free the throttle bodies so other engine components can move. The motorcycle is 15 years old. I had expected some difficulty wrenching the throttle bodies off but I did not…
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Windshield replacement damaged molding?

I just recently had a windshield replaced by safelite. I noticed when I got the car back, both the driver side and passenger side plastic molding at the bottom of the windshield is separated about a quarter inch from the new windshield. I can't…
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Will a door edge guard cause rust or other issues?

I would like to place a u-shaped rubber door guard provided with double sided tape along the edges of my car doors to avoid damage against other cars or against walls. I wonder whether this protection will cause water to be trapped and on the long…
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What is the purpose of this rubber tab on the leading edge of the window?

Last week I parked next to a much older vehicle at work, and I saw this: It reminded me of my old 1995 Geo Prizm, which also had a tab like this on the leading edge of the front windows. However, I have not seen such a protuberance on any modern…
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