Installing New Intake Boot Orings

[cowboyup3371]

Okay, I finally got the intake boots off today and although the orings still look and feel fine I am replacing them. I tried to search for tips on installing the boots but I think I did it wrong so here's my question. Once I clean this up:



and put the new oring in, do I spray the metal with anything or do I just screw it back to the engine block? If I should put on any sealer, what's the best recommendation?

Thanks guys...hopefully I can turn this thing on again in a couple of days.

[kparkfan]

Just install the o-rings and re-install. No need to spray with anything.

[cowboyup3371]

Thank you. I'll get them back on Wednesday evening then since I'm taking the 12 yr old to a 3D archery shoot tomorrow night.

[Big T]

I generally use 3 dabs of grease (or sealer) just enough to hold the O ring in the groove while you put the boot on

Otherwise, nothing

[Macmatic]

Do you mean to protect the metal or hold the o-ring? I haven't had to use anything for the o-ring but I'd just use a little grease. I do protect the metal though, after I clean the corrosion off the backing plate I usually hit them with a little high temp engine paint to keep the corrosion down.

/\/\ac

[bwringer]

Just a few dabs of plain brown grease to keep the o-ring in the groove during installation.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

This is probably too late, but I've documented my experience on my little website.

Air Intake Repair:
Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement




Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[mustangflyr]

Intake manifolds

Last time I serviced the carbs on my GS I replaced the o-rings and after looking at the manifolds themselves I used a file to true the surface that mounts against the head, were obviously warped. Idles better now.

[cowboyup3371]

Hi,

This is probably too late, but I've documented my experience on my little website.

Air Intake Repair:
Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Thanks Basscliff. The really sad part is I have your page bookmarked at home and at work and I glossed right over it. I'll throw them back on tomorrow night as long as the storms don't roll in too heavy and I can get my tires sorted out.