Are you supposed to put grease or oil on the new intake boot o-rings upon install?

[Smellii]

Are you supposed to put grease or oil on the new intake boot o-rings upon install? Thanks.

[kdo58]

i put a very small amount, so the oring will stay in place, while installing.

[Smellii]

k. thanks.

[7981GS]

While you are at it, put a light film of synthetic grease inside the manifolds to aid is installation and sealing of the carbs.

Daniel

[Katarat]

Slicone grease would be better, wont damage the rubber

[Smellii]

is oil/grease required at all to function properly or only an option to aid in installation?

[Guest]

I read on BassCliff's site most recommend the use of high temp bearing grease, if I did that I would use it liberally. This would help seal any leaks,
help protect the O rings and aid in installation by keeping the O ring in it's
proper place so it can't fall out of it's slot when you go to tighten it all up.

[AJ]

I use a drop or two of Marvel Mystery oil. Smells good too.

Automatic Trans Fluid (ATF) also works very well and contains conditioners that are very good for rubber.

[1_v8_merc]

Oil or grease will keep the O-ring from drying up and cracking.