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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by xjyamaha, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. xjyamaha

    xjyamaha Member

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    I bought some RTV sealant and hose tape today to see if i can restore my intake manifold a little. Anybody ever done this?
     
    xjyamaha, Mar 22, 2007
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    I used RTV sealant last year on my aging rubber and it did help. seals the cracks. haven't been able to see how it held up this season as the bike is still sleeping. hope to wake it up this week this week
     
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    RTV silicone does work for sealing gaskets, but I don't know just how good it lasts on the rubber intake boots.
    I used GOOP to seal my intake boots and it hold up well. I use it for everything around the house/shop that needs to be sealed or glued together. It dries like hard rubber and last forever.
    I cannot say enough good things about this stuff. I can't find anything else that is as reliable and works for so many different things. I've used it to hold parts together on my bikes. I've used it on my aluminum duckboat to seal holes in the bottom (that was over 15 years ago and it still doesn't leak) I've even used it on a hole in my old car fender (that car is in the junk yard now, but I'll bet the hole is still sealed) If you can find it in yor hardwere store, your in luck. Once you start to use it, you won't want to stop.
    It originally came out to repair the sole of your shoes. You can patch old tennis shoes (rips and tears) and they last twice as long. Then they started to come out with Plumbers GOOP, and Household GOOP, etc. but I think it's all the same. It's a clear substance, and comes out of the tube muc like silicone, but it a hell of alot stronger, dries faster and is 100% tougher than silicone. It doesn't break down like silicone.
    I did a test patch up on the roof of my house (I have a steel roof) to seal around a vent. I used silicone for one season, and it started to break down (turn yellow and break apart) in less than a year. Then I used GOOP to seal the same vent 3 year ago and it is still as good as new.
    I am not a dealer or am not afiliated with the company in any way. I just like their product and will continue to use it. Just a thought. >PD<

    P.S. Here's their website: http://www.amazinggoop.com/amazinggoop/index.html
     
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    Best repair I've seen so far for cracked intakes has been the RTV & rubber innertube one --- coat the intake in the RTV, then stretch the innertube over it to form a perfect seal.

    In theory - your RTV & hose tape should do the same thing
     
    Altus, Mar 23, 2007
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