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Will this work?

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On my 81' 550L, the intake boots are old. The boots themselves aren't cracked but the flanges have worn out and the boots pull away from the motor maybe a millimeter or so. New boots will run about 80.00 but in the meantime would it hurt to maybe run a little caulk or sealant right where the boot meets the engine? Like I said it's just a small crack but I don't want to take the chance of this bike running to lean and burning the pistons.

Northwoods
 
How are the orings inside of these manifold flanges? They are what seal the flanges to the head. Would caulk work, I suppose if it can handle the heat the head radiates. Chances are that if you pull off the flanges you will get a better idea what condition they are in; then you may consider new ones.
 
All the snake oil and voo doo ain't gonna help. Replace the boots and the o-rings. It's the only way.
 
No. Won't work.



Sorry. Gotta buy new ones.
 
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