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Anam: I guess that's the stuff. It doesn't look like the same brand or container that I remember though. ISTR my stuff was a liquid in an ordinary plastic bottle. I've looked but I think I must have used it all up.
But if it's the same jizz I can say that it was nearly miraculous in reviving the tired, hardened seal rubber in the Focus roof.
(As an off-topic aside I've never been so happy t...

No fixed roof frame; -- more room for taking logs to the waste tip. 😆

“ I’m sure this has been said before; I thought it was best pointing down as there’s less movement on it from the gearstick therefore, less fatigue and tearing of the rubber.”

Possibly also put less strain (wear) on the selector forks.

What, you think the world would be a better and safer place with Trump as POTUS?

Brilliant Grey.

Lol. Gummipflege. Yep I suppose it would have to be. 😆.

Love the pronounciation. 😁.

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Buy it here.

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>>>Is there any kind of rubber 'softening' stuff that may be applied to keep the gaiter more flexible?<<<

Yep, there is. It's a German concoction called "Gummipflege" or something like that. It's how I cured the leaky roof seals on Mrs GB's Focus cabriolet. Terrific stuff. There was a brand name too I think, but I disremember it.
I might have some left somewhere - I'l...

I’m sure this has been said before; I thought it was best pointing down as there’s less movement on it from the gearstick therefore, less fatigue and tearing of the rubber.

Yes, I thought it had been discussed before. All the parts books show it as dome up, but sure, personal preference wins.

Mine's a mk 4. The later gaiter came in with the split bumper models.

Is there any kind of rubber 'softening' stuff that may be applied to keep the gaiter more flexible?

Really though, it's not a good design. Perhaps that's why they shifted to the late...

Anam, there has long been discussion about which way up was 'correct' for Mk1 Sprites. Inconclusive though with people citing original advertising photos showing both of the alternatives.
I llke it fitted as in my photo as the moat is useful for odd coins, paper clips, keys etc,though I can see that still leaves the option to extend the inner collar upwards as in your photo. I will try that, bu...

Just restoring a roadster and need to replace the rear sebring valance. Can anyone tell me the best quality fitting valance on the market, available in the UK.
Thanks