Another f@#&ing broken bolt.

[Guest]

Ordered some new orings for my intake boots and Im pretty sure they have never been replaced because I had a heck of a time removing them and one of them just snapped. Had to file it down, remove the intake boot then drill and retap. ARGGG.

The intake boots look good and the rubber isnt damaged or cracked. Do you guys usually reuse them or should they be replaced. They are pretty pricy. 20170730_151428.jpg

[Cipher]

hmm that can be drilled with patience........
I would nt buy new unless i had to
replaced airbox side a while back due to inflexibility and considerable shrinkage but head side is airtight though faded and old.

[Cipher]

id have left the boot in place and used a suitable pipe as a sheath over my bit inserting it into the boots hole
got an after pic? any damage?

[Dre]

id have left the boot in place and used a suitable pipe as a sheath over my bit inserting it into the boots hole
got an after pic? any damage?

The after pic is a mess. Almost wasnt able to drill a new hole. I set my drill too high and my hole started going left. Had to put the boot back on and slowly guide it thru. Its not pretty once the boot is off but i was able to tap an new hole. Im gonna use some sort of sealant around that boot just to make sure shes air tight when re installing. Any suggestions? Not sure silicone is a good idea.

[Dre]

I had the same problem when I removed my old pipes. 4 of the 8 engine mount bolts broke off. Had to retap. Darn old bikes. I just cant stop tho. Hahaha. Im addicted to maker her right.

[Dre]

id have left the boot in place and used a suitable pipe as a sheath over my bit inserting it into the boots hole
got an after pic? any damage?

Oh man, never thought of using a pipe. Thats genious.

[Cipher]

in fute heat cycle to shock the corrosion
mapp gas for a short burst the hit it with an inverted can of camera compressed air
it goes fron a high to low rapidly and can work wonders

[Dre]

in fute heat cycle to shock the corrosion
mapp gas for a short burst the hit it with an inverted can of camera compressed air
it goes fron a high to low rapidly and can work wonders

Sorry, what? Lol

[Cipher]

high heat with torch then rapid cooling easiest way is to use an inverted can of air such as that for cmaera lenses the propellant rapidly evaporates and freezes what it hits

great for plantar faciitis too. gtta use a lot of caution there though.

[Dre]

Ah. I get it.

[Dre]

Should I put some kind of metal to metal high temp sealant when reinstalling the intake boots?

[jsandidge]

Should I put some kind of metal to metal high temp sealant when reinstalling the intake boots?

No. All you need for sealing are new o-rings.

[Rijko]

Oh man, never thought of using a pipe. Thats genious.

I have one of these sets, works excellent.

[Dre]

i have one of these sets, works excellent.

250$ damnnnnn

[Rijko]

250$ damnnnnn

saved me from a lot more grief..

There are waaaay cheaper sets that do the same thing but i only found that out after i bought it.

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Screw-Extractor-Easy-Out-Drill-and-Guide-Set-Broken-Screw-Bolt-Remover-AT049-/141737342672