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Offline evo550

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Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« 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.
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Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2009, 05:52:28 pm »
loctite .....make a produce that glues rubber together . Same product used to make o/rings

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Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« Reply #3 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 :)
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Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2009, 11:26:47 pm »
sicaflex will do a temporary for you ;D
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Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« Reply #5 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!
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 12:07:22 am »
thats the stuff ;)
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Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Rubber inlet manifold repairs.
« Reply #8 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.