Old hardened cracked rubber

[sondat]

Did a Google search under Ratsun for remedies on restoring old hardened cracked rubber and doesn't look like its been talked about. Followed some advise given on Youtube using 3:1 ration of rubbing alcohol and wintergreen oil. Those impossible replacement parts such as windshield wiper grommets, rectangular grommet for the wiper motor at fire wall, rubber seal at firewall around steering column along with other bits and pieces. The wintergreen oil is pricy, paid $9 for a 100ml bottle, bought 2 of those and a 500ml bottle of rubbing alcohol, mixed it all together so my ratio was heavier to the wintergreen oil side. Soaked parts for 48 hours with great results, softening the rubber really well and as stated on Youtube he checked his rubber parts days later and they did not return to there original hardened state. The steering column grommet has multiple cracks but will reinforce with a mastic tape (thick rubbery tape used in the power and communication utility field. Hope this info comes in handy for others.

 

 

Edited October 12, 2018 by sondat

[paradime]

Interesting little life hack. Thanks for posting.

[sondat]

Thanks Paradime, checked out the links on your 510, very impressive. Gets my son and I inspired to keep plugging away and get his truck on the road.

[paradime]

Keep at it man, and savor the time with your son. One small goal at a time and before you know it, you guys will be enjoying the fruits of your labor.