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Late to the party, but I always just put a dab of Vaseline on the hose/grommet. It is petroleum based so no issues with compatibility and it will keep the rubber more flexible for several months so no worries about pinch points or binding.

Bailey's has a NWP handle for the 046 for $35. I have used the NWP handles for Husqvarnas before as well as replacement side covers, never had an issue. \ https://www.baileysonline.com/catalog/product/view/id/117479/s/nwp-half-wrap-handlebar-for-stihl-044-046-ms-440-460-replaces-1128-790-1753/

Carbs, coils and spark plugs, buy real parts. If you want to pinch pennies on the other stuff, fine. Also, why exactly are you replacing the carb? What is wrong with the old one? I understand swapping out old, dirty fuel and air filters but changing out hard parts is done when they fail.

You can stop by your local Stihl dealer and get prices and part numbers, then look on Amazon for Chinese aftermarket replacements. Some things like sprockets you want real Stihl parts but most of the less critical stuff is fine buying aftermarket. A buddy has a couple Holzforma saws which are...