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Title: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: Paulfzs on 04 December 2015, 12:42:32 pm
title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..


Some sort of clear spray?


I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: darrsi on 04 December 2015, 01:19:59 pm
New ones.  :lol
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: Paulfzs on 04 December 2015, 05:39:43 pm
New ones.  :lol


ill pm my address right now :D
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: fazersharp on 04 December 2015, 05:56:06 pm
They may not be as bad as you think - they have to look very bad before that actually leak.
A fix is silicone sealant used for bathrooms,windows, building you can get it in black smear it in your crack  :eek . also self amalgamating tape ontop of said silicone when dry or just the tape on its own.
I think that the problem mostly affects the outside ones (sun damage)
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: YamFazFan on 05 December 2015, 06:27:02 pm
I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)


I don't think it would be suitable for chains. I've been using this chain lube recently and it mentions it being silicone free on the can...
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: His Dudeness on 05 December 2015, 07:06:45 pm
Silicone helps a bit but it probably has more of a placebo effect than any real improvement. If they're properly cracked bin them. Ebay has reasonably priced ones.
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: sc0ttie on 15 December 2015, 12:40:01 pm
I got some high temp black silicone from ebay, I just filled in the cracks, not sure if mine were leaking but I did it in the hope that it might slow down the deterioration of the carb rubbers. That was 6 months ago.
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: unfazed on 15 December 2015, 01:08:59 pm
title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..


Some sort of clear spray?


I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)

Easiest permanent fix is replace them with a new set.  :eek Around £80 from M&P :)
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 December 2015, 10:16:04 am
title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..


Some sort of clear spray?


I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)


Easiest permanent fix is replace them with a new set.  :eek Around £80 from M&P :)

This is what you need http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-general-purpose-silicone-sealant-black-310ml/2279h#product_additional_details_container (http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-general-purpose-silicone-sealant-black-310ml/2279h#product_additional_details_container)

I dont think its the cost so much (is it ? ) but more like the faf in changing them, from what I hear the new ones are a pig to get back on 
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: Frosties on 17 December 2015, 10:43:24 am
I got some high temp black silicone from ebay, I just filled in the cracks, not sure if mine were leaking but I did it in the hope that it might slow down the deterioration of the carb rubbers. That was 6 months ago.


Basically done the same here for the same reasons. Done over a year ago and still looking/running good.
Title: Re: possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?
Post by: unfazed on 17 December 2015, 03:59:32 pm
title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..
Some sort of clear spray?
I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)

Easiest permanent fix is replace them with a new set.  :eek Around £80 from M&P :)

This is what you need [url]http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-general-purpose-silicone-sealant-black-310ml/2279h#product_additional_details_container[/url] ([url]http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-general-purpose-silicone-sealant-black-310ml/2279h#product_additional_details_container[/url])

I dont think its the cost so much (is it ? ) but more like the faf in changing them, from what I hear the new ones are a pig to get back on


Not a big problem just soak a clean lint free rag in WD40 and wipe it around the ends of the carbs and the inners of the manifold rubbers. Like sex they slide right in  :lol
Make sure the clamps are loose. A good guide is to have the screw end level with the end of the nut.