Burnd,
I do have an open mind here, its just that the proponents of each side, ( cork vs. rubber ) are equally enthusiastic about their favorite product. Both sides think the other is wrong.
I have already spent the money on rubber, and they are already installed. I have nothing to lose but some
oil to see if I can make them work. If not, I start over with cork. If I don't at least try, I will have learned nothing.
Clayfoushee, I'm beginning to think this is where my biggest problem is....the
oil seems to come from the bolt holes. I wonder if rubber washers under the aluminum washers could help in this situation as well ??
Davidlee, Yes I did check the length of the bolts. They were 1" long and I think they were bottoming out. I now have 3/4" , so thats not an issue any longer.