Re: Question on Shifter Boot for 5000Q

[Robert Phillips <"us2rmc::r3rfp@dax.cc.uakron.edu"@quek.enet.dec.com>]

On Thu, 30 Mar 1995, Michael Moy 30-Mar-1995 0929 wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> The shifter boot on the 88 5KQ has a few holes in it and I was wondering if it
> would be better to patch it or replace it. If replace, what should I replace it
> with? The bellows type that I had in the 4000 was still in great shape after 12
> years. The cheap vinyl one in the 5000 has only lasted about 7 years. Have
> others run into this problem?

Yup.  Mine in the 87 4K has been pretty ratty for quite a while.  The 
dealer wants *big* bucks for it.  I have been thinking of having a friend 
sew one up for me, but have had a hard time locating some leather to do it.
				----Bob

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