repair meathod for intake boots

[arthurdent510]

Ok, just thought that I'd share my meathod since it's worked really well for me so far.

http://www.biosafe-inc.com/Automotive.htm

Automotive goop...  I've tried the bike tire thing, tried liquid electrical tape.... neither lasted very long.  It's been probably a month and a half of the bike baking in the Arizona summer heat and they still look great and no leaks!  One boot had a crack all the way through and the other wasn't far behind, and now you can't tell they were cracked at all - they both look great and don't leak anymore.  I'll try to take some pictures later and post them. 

Just hope this helps someone that's trying to repair them!

[kwells]

seems like it would melt off on a nice hot summer day whilst sitting in some traffic.

[inanecathode]

Withstands heat up to 150°F / 66°C.

[YellowJacket!]

Withstands heat up to 150°F / 66°C.

uh oh.

David

[arthurdent510]

It hasn't melted off for me yet.  And it's been run in 115 degree weather.  /shrug

[VFan]

How did you apply it?

[treedragon]

I've always though the self vulcanizing rubber tape would be good for that job.

I haven't seen any for a while but I have used it for a number of things. It is very stretchy and pulls tight around anything wrapped in it then bonds to itself and becomes tough as old...... boots.

[h2olawyer]

I haven't seen  it for years, either.  Did a quick search & found this: http://www.atomictape.com/atomic_tape_fact_sheet.htm

Not cheap, but it has a high enough temp rating to be interesting.  Available in colors, too!

H₂O

[Lucky]

Ace sells it :>

[Kid Jedi]

i have been using E6000 to good effect, available at tap plastics and goes on pretty nicely with a flux brush

[kwells]

finally a way to color my carb boots turquoise.  I think that would go good with yamaha red.

[vadasz1]

Tiger also sells something similar.  It's called WRAP 'N ROLL.  But I guess he will ring in on this to confirm the applicable uses.

[akvision]

Been using the Goop stuff for years to seal leaks on boats.  Works good and penetrates.

[arthurdent510]

I just used a latex glove to smooth it around and push it in the cracks with my finger.  Was more or less an easy job  :P