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Should I oil my intake boot 0-rings when I put them on or not.I have never done thos before and want to do it right......once!
 
I think hi-temp grease is the lube of choice, and a very small amount is all ya need..
 
intake boots

intake boots

I've seen red rtv gasket sealer. Is the grease better?engine side of boot only of course.
 
Some of the experienced guys on the forum recommend a silicone spray. Do a search on this subject theres lots of info on this. As mentioned above a very tiny amount. I'm doing this very soon as well and plan on the spray for ease of use and uniform very light covering.
 
The problem with silicone based sealers is if some gets into the motor. Also, you don't want to use silicon on the head gasket or anywhere it can get into the oil galleries and block oil from getting to the top end or crank bearings. That can get expensive...
 
IanFrancisco said:
The problem with silicone based sealers is if some gets into the motor. Also, you don't want to use silicon on the head gasket or anywhere it can get into the oil galleries and block oil from getting to the top end or crank bearings. That can get expensive...
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I agree there. My PO siliconed the valve cover gasket onto my 850. What a pain in the @#s. Its amazing that nothing ever got plugged.
 
Suzuki factory manual (my bible) says to seal the cam cover gasket. That's why I do it. Done carefully there is no danger of plugging the oil passages.

And yes, if the Suzuki manual said to jump off a bridge, I'd do that too! :P
 
DO NOT use silicone sealer anywhere it may come into contact with gasoline or gasoline vapor. It will quickly crumble and dissolve.

So don't use the thick goopy silicone sealer on your intake boots, mkay? Just use a few dabs of grease to hold the o-rings in place if you like. At least lubricate the o-rings with a bit of engine oil before installing.

There may be some confusion because you can use a silicone spray lubricant when installing carburetor o-rings, or most other o-rings for that matter. This is the thin stuff that comes in a spray can, not the thick goopy technicolor crap that most people seem to misuse. The silicone lubricant is safe for o-rings and washes away quickly when the carbs fill with gas.

Silicone lubricant is usually NOT safe for oxygen sensors, so don't use it in or around the intake of your car or truck.
 
I was going to use regular bike oil like you would when you change your oil on your bike and lighty coat that funky looking o-ring.Any problems there???
 
i talked to the suzuki dealer by me and they said just a touch of grease to hold it in place if you need to but you dont really need anything.Just put them on and make sure your intake boots and mating cylinder head metal is clean.i'll see what happens tommorrow when i fire it up.my o-rings were hard and flat.Looked more like C clips. There were pieces missing.
 
i talked to the suzuki dealer by me and they said just a touch of grease to hold it in place if you need to but you dont really need anything.Just put them on and make sure your intake boots and mating cylinder head metal is clean.i'll see what happens tommorrow when i fire it up.my o-rings were hard and flat.Looked more like C clips. There were pieces missing.
 
tconroy said:
my o-rings were hard and flat.Looked more like C clips. There were pieces missing.
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That's what they look like when its time to replace them.
 
Your right there Mark.I think they should have been replaced 10 years ago! Instead, the po just turned the idle screw up.
 
yea they look funny don't they? Half moon shaped after all the yrs of heating and cooling..

I just replaced 2 sets on 2 of my bikes.

Didn't need anything other then my patience to get them on.
taking the old ones out was the hardest part/
 
I used a blunted toothpick to get mine out.Worked great! Did you put any oil or grease on them?i put a little grease in a couple af spots just to hold them on.They fit perfect though,I dont think you have to worry about them falling out before you put them on.
 
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