27-11-2017, 03:22 PM
Hi Simon,
There was a batch produced that were a slightly smaller diameter than the originals. This made fitting difficult as the fibre had to be stretched to pass down the studs/bolts, my stretched to fit coupling resulted in a short life before failure. I must stress that my one had been on the shelf for ages (years) before I used it. If you found the joint fitted easily and all the holes lined up OK, I cannot offer any advice I'm afraid, other than 'new old stock' or you got one of the dodgy ones.
All the best,
Peter
There was a batch produced that were a slightly smaller diameter than the originals. This made fitting difficult as the fibre had to be stretched to pass down the studs/bolts, my stretched to fit coupling resulted in a short life before failure. I must stress that my one had been on the shelf for ages (years) before I used it. If you found the joint fitted easily and all the holes lined up OK, I cannot offer any advice I'm afraid, other than 'new old stock' or you got one of the dodgy ones.
All the best,
Peter