Lower Carb Boots

[elag]

Noticed that carb boot for #1 cylinder is wet and seems to bubble from under the band. Tried to tighten it but it seems as tight as it gets. Is this an indication of a crack in the boot?

[massey130]

i believe you are correct. i have not had that problem, but the stuff i have had to do, it should not be difficult. maybe time consuming. just hav all the stuff you need before taking it all apart.

[Dano]

Probably oil from the air box, loosen all 4 carb bands for the air box and re-seat it. Then re-tighten the bands equally. That should stop the bubbling. Only way to stop the oil is to install a K&N breather filter on the intercooler.

Edited September 4, 2009 by Dano

[mbrood]

These bands are also know to "stretch" over time. You might just need to replace it.

[elag]

These bands are also know to "stretch" over time. You might just need to replace it.

 

Thanks

Never thought of that. At $7.50 for a new band and a simple wrap around an tighten fix. Sounds like it's worth a try before pulling carbs off.

[Dano]

Probably oil from the air box, loosen all 4 carb bands for the air box and re-seat it. Then re-tighten the bands equally. That should stop the bubbling. Only way to stop the oil is to install a K&N breather filter on the intercooler.

 

Guess I should have put my glasses on. Loosen all 8 of the clamps, reseat the carbs (pop them off and then reseat them) and the air box, then tighten up the clamps.

 

Dan

[Venturous Randy]

Guess I should have put my glasses on. Loosen all 8 of the clamps, reseat the carbs (pop them off and then reseat them) and the air box, then tighten up the clamps.

 

Dan

 

One thing some people may not notice is there is an orientation for the upper boots to fit on the airbox. There are rubber tabs that go in between raised areas. This also helps keep the clamp screws in a certain place.

RandyA

[Dano]

Good thought about that,Randy. I had forgotten about that. If it's not in the slot, the boot will be skewed and not on straight.

 

Dan