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Rubber Boot tore above Shutdown Solenoid

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Old 03-29-2006, 12:35 PM
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Rubber Boot tore above Shutdown Solenoid

The rubber boot above my shutdown solenoid has a lenghtwise tear in it. Do I need worry about that ? Can you get just the boot without having to get a whole solenoid kit ?
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There are places online you can buy just the boot. People have had better luck just using bicycle inner-tubes cut to length. Not a huge deal, but you want to get something on it so that nothing gets corroded.
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fostertruck.com has the boot if you do not want to go the bicycle tube route.
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Originally Posted by Crimedog
There are places online you can buy just the boot. People have had better luck just using bicycle inner-tubes cut to length. Not a huge deal, but you want to get something on it so that nothing gets corroded.

I second the bike tube route..

i did it, and it works well....

Rick
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what are you clamping the tube over each end with ? Will a strong zip tie work or should I get a press clamp or hose clamp ?
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A cable (zip) tie works for me with a 1.75" inner tube
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mine was torn for the last 100k miles I owned my truck... never had a problem
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