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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: evo550 on February 16, 2009, 05:02:59 pm

Title: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: evo550 on February 16, 2009, 05:02:59 pm

Anybody know of a product that can be used on a cracked rubber inlet manifold?

It has been sitting for about 10yrs without use and is dried out and cracked, I have ordered a new one, but may need to have an temporary fix for QVMX opening round in 2 weeks.

Something flexible and fuel resistant or something more resistant than resistant.....if you know what I mean.
'86 Husky 250 xc in case your wondering.

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: oldfart on February 16, 2009, 05:52:28 pm

loctite .....make a produce that glues rubber together . Same product used to make o/rings

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: asasin on February 16, 2009, 06:17:01 pm

Try Good old supa glue I have one that has lasted for years like it, or get the glue that they use for making O rings with , it is just like supa glue

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: frostype400 on February 16, 2009, 08:51:16 pm

good old silicone should do it common tempory fix on rubber car and bike parts as well as plumbing needs :)

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: holeshot buddy on February 16, 2009, 11:26:47 pm

sicaflex will do a temporary for you ;D

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: jhovel on February 17, 2009, 12:04:49 am

Local windscreen guy can fix it permanently with the glue system they use to glue windscreens into car bodies - NOT window rubeer repair glue though!
It's brilliant, I've had a few old cracked rubber parts repaired. Stays flexible and stick like the proverbial!

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: holeshot buddy on February 17, 2009, 12:07:22 am

thats the stuff ;)

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: LWC82PE on February 17, 2009, 12:18:21 am

The stuff i would recommend for this is a polyurethane adheasive/sealant called Sikaflex. Its flexible, strong, fuel resistant etc. Its expensive but works well. You can also buy it in cheaper brands such as Motoline.

Title: Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
Post by: evo550 on February 17, 2009, 08:45:21 am

Ahhhh! Sixaflex why didn't i think of it (don't answer that)
I have a ton of the stuff, we use it to seal off expansion joints.
Thanks everyone :) :)
Will let you know how I get on.