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Old 10-29-2010, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
For all other members seeking same, you cannot satisfactorily rebuild the dual pod diaphragm with the repair kit. The travel of the diaphragm is dramatically affected because the repair diaphragm sits on top of the original.

Only the single pod diaphragms can be properly rebuilt, and I don't have the confidence in the long term durability of those.
Take apart some dual diaphragm ones you will see the upper diaphragm is always like new. $3 sure beats $50, even if you have to take out the dash its like $15 vs $250. I don't believe this to be a false economy. I will let you know how long my replacements hold up.
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