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DontcallmeKenneth:
I am missing the rubber seal that goes around the driver. What can i use as a substitute so i dont have to buy a new driver?

MSBNL:
The seal is quite specific, not so sure if a DIY substitute would be easy to make (though I never tried, just my gut feeling). The seal sits in a groove on the driver, I think I would try to cut something to shape from a bit harder plastic (i.e. Coke bottle, something that would stay seated in the groove). You could also try to get a hold of G and ask him politely if he could hook you up with a new one, he might be in the Christmas spirit :) Alternatively the driver will function fine without the seal, you'll just collect dust and rinse out the bearing grease a bit quicker.

DontcallmeKenneth:
I sent an email to him, im not in a rush though. I still have a way to go until i have a bike to ride. Ill look into the coke idea.

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