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<blockquote data-quote="Trucker Clock" data-source="post: 5376878" data-attributes="member: 70932"><p>Why do have to bring religion into this?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You fixed an air leak with grease. Fixing an air leak with a new grommet is the same as fixing a leak with grease, only permanent and legal.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Then you are not coming prepared for your job.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Manufacturers do not design fail safes because a functioning glad hand does not need one. We are talking about glad hands that may be worn a little, with leaks, that should need replacing. We are talking about getting it to the next hub or center so that the proper "maintenance" can be performed.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Wrong again.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You bullying me by calling me names?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>There is no improper seal replacement. If you put the seal in wrong, it will leak. Try again. I know, this is over your head to replace a washer, so be it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Let's say you wad up a set and admit that you had an air leak but put grease on it, an improper repair, and then killed someone.</p><p></p><p>Guess what's going to happen to you? You were grossly negligent by fixing an air leak with grease. I fixed mine the DOT approved way, with as new seal.</p><p></p><p>A truck driver is allowed to replace seals, and actually, per DOT regulations, is allowed to do more than just replace seals. He does not have to be a mechanic. If you are at a building, by all means go bother your mechanic with a 2 second fix. But, if you are on the road, replace the damn seal.</p><p></p><p>Your "unathorized" repair could kill someone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trucker Clock, post: 5376878, member: 70932"] Why do have to bring religion into this? You fixed an air leak with grease. Fixing an air leak with a new grommet is the same as fixing a leak with grease, only permanent and legal. Then you are not coming prepared for your job. Manufacturers do not design fail safes because a functioning glad hand does not need one. We are talking about glad hands that may be worn a little, with leaks, that should need replacing. We are talking about getting it to the next hub or center so that the proper "maintenance" can be performed. Wrong again. You bullying me by calling me names? There is no improper seal replacement. If you put the seal in wrong, it will leak. Try again. I know, this is over your head to replace a washer, so be it. Let's say you wad up a set and admit that you had an air leak but put grease on it, an improper repair, and then killed someone. Guess what's going to happen to you? You were grossly negligent by fixing an air leak with grease. I fixed mine the DOT approved way, with as new seal. A truck driver is allowed to replace seals, and actually, per DOT regulations, is allowed to do more than just replace seals. He does not have to be a mechanic. If you are at a building, by all means go bother your mechanic with a 2 second fix. But, if you are on the road, replace the damn seal. Your "unathorized" repair could kill someone. [/QUOTE]
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