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Re: Giggle pin replacement

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Lubrication is important jeff.
Without it the giggle pin would seize in the fuffle.. with burning and a lot of damage

imagine that :shock:
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dripping is the preferred method
the word 'pissing' is safe

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it doesn't bare thinking about kev , im off to lube mine up now :D
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jeffdub wrote:it doesn't bare thinking about kev , im off to lube mine up now :D

lucky bastid :evil:
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For crying out loud Kev grease it up, I can hear the squeak down here!
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discipleofsketch wrote:If you can't fix it, new fuffle bars are available here: http://www.fudgeheaven.co.uk/index.php?page=BARS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Those bars aren't any good wont last 12 months-made of chocolate :)
My mate used these[Chinese imports] http://www.ehow.com/way_5788062_easy-cr ... -bars.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; may last a bit longer but i'm not 100% sure.
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kevtherev wrote:My fuffle bar is squeaking, I am suspecting the giggle pin, or the bushes.
Please add your fuffle bar type to your signature so people can help you more easily :roll: :roll:
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I can't believe no one has mentioned greasing the nipples. :roll:
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kevtherev wrote:Lubrication is important jeff.
Without it the giggle pin would seize in the fuffle.. with burning and a lot of damage

imagine that :shock:


I have found the older models need more lubrication than the younger ones as the bushes dry out over time.
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Then it needs lubricating with sp 1 t spray

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whats a giggle pin
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It's a euphemism.
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It's real. Like a fluffle valve!

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When i was quite young i remember my first ride in a T3, it was quite an young van also, i was so excited but it was a bit embarrasing really becuase every time i got out it made a sort of farting noise from the lower bush :oops:
it's never happened with any of my later vans :D
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