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Carb intake boots

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jamings67, May 10, 2009.

  1. jamings67

    jamings67 Member

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    I just got my 1982 xj1100 running today! Thanks to some help here. I bought it last year after the guy hacked the main harness and removed some parts. I was able to put power to it today and it started right up and purred like a kitten and was smooth as any engine I have heard. I didn't even have to clean the carbs! Anyway I am happy about it.
    The carburetor boots have the usual cracks and I will replace them this year.
    I was thinking about what I could put on them to seal them until I get new ones. I think that I could use liquid wire insulation stuff. It should work to prevent leaks. What do you think? Have you used anything on you boots that worked?
    Thanks
     
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    Look for a post that Fitz did. I think he used RTV sealant, but I'm not 100% sure.
     
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    new to the site- but from a forum here it said use a silicon sealer- i got some BLACK stuff that is used for gasket making...cant think of the name right now, but it is flexible and works up to 625F ....worked great for me...
     
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    Black Perm-a-tex should do the trick until you can get some new boots. You can find it at fine automotive retailers near you!!
     
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    THANKS GUYS!
     
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    Yep; high-temp black RTV gasket maker. Others have had good results with liquid electrical tape too.
     
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    Mine were cracked on the outside but good on the inside...but i slathered them in black liquid gasket just tobe on the safe side.
     
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