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sawdustar
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« on: April 18, 2014, 05:00:56 AM »
I have only one intake leaking even AFTER the installation of the new O-rings. What else can I do to stop it from leaking and make it right?

BTW, I got new valve stems in like y'all suggested as well as a new front tire and a new General Altimax for the rear. They are installed yet, but I will install them in the next month or so as I still have some decent treat left on the current tires.
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2014, 05:11:11 AM »
I'd have to ask if you used something to make sure that the 0-ring stayed in place while the intake was installed? And what is the symptom that you're seeing? What 0-rings did you use? Redeye's or from a hardware store? Maybe they're too small in diameter? Lots of questions, I know, but new o-rings usually fix the intake leaks without issues.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2014, 06:23:07 AM »
That is unusual that a new O-ring doesnt fix it.  There are a few things I can think of.  Im just going through what I do whenever I change them things.

-I always use Viton (123) O-rings
-Do one intake at a time so everything stays in place and the same intake goes back where it was
-Clean both surfaces (block and intake) well but gently
-Use a dab of RTV to hold the O-ring in place so it doesnt get out of its groove
-Make sure the intake is sitting FLAT
-tighten the bolts in at least two stages so it goes down flat too

Hope that helps
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old2soon
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2014, 07:03:47 AM »
Did you replace the OLD O-ring with a NEW O-ring??  Roll Eyes DON'T ASK.  uglystupid2 RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2014, 08:24:41 AM »

On my first ride after doing it recently, I noticed a bit of seepage on one... I wiped it off
with my finger, and none has come back since...

-Mike "ida know"
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Wewaman
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2014, 10:11:57 AM »
just for giggles  Grin
I would double check the clamps on the airbox tube and intake runner, worked for me uglystupid2   crazy2

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sawdustar
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« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2014, 11:43:23 AM »
The old o-rings were replaced with the ones I ordered from redeye as y'all suggested. All others that were replaced are doing nicely and no leak. This one is leaking pretty bad. I will pull it off again and check it. I did as ChrisJCMA stated when replacing my o-rings.
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2014, 11:46:30 AM »
What is it leaking ?  Fuel or vacuum ?  Wouldn't happen to be #6 ?
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