Replace boots, you don't want an air leak, pay now or pay big later.

 

if they wear completely through you will have a lean burn down.

if your still under warranty, see if you can get new boots from the dealer.

can't hurt to ask them.

 

try to spray a very little bit of WD-40 under carbs,if there is a crack it will rev a little bit,dont do it alot though

 

Originally posted by Mountain_Cat_1M@Jan 29 2005, 07:22 PM
What symptoms would one experience as a result of having cracks in these carb boots....with potential to suck in air. I have worn cracks in them but they don't seem to be through the rubber all the way. Any comments?
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His cracks are in the air box boot, not the engine side. Not much to worry about IMO but it would be kinda nice to have them replaced.

 

Originally posted by mmurray701@Jan 29 2005, 11:21 PM
His cracks are in the air box boot, not the engine side. Not much to worry about IMO but it would be kinda nice to have them replaced.
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It _is_ the engine side Mark...as well as the air box side.

 

Thanks for the replies by the way....but I as hoping to find out what I should watch for that may be an indicator that there is an air leak due to cracks. I had a closer look, they don't look that bad...but I may play it safe than be sorry and get them replaced.

 

i guess i misread...sorry about that.

i would say an increase in idle speed would be a good indicator. ofcourse if you know what it would typically idle at before you noticed the cracks.

white plugs also.

 

oh, be careful of snow ingestion.

you don't want the sled to be gulping down the powder. :div20:

 

Typically, if your intake boots are cracked through, the sled will idle erratically; most obviously will idle high, especially if its a fuelie.

Best bet would be just to replace them. Even if they are not cracked through yet, they will be before too long.

I have had to change mine twice in 7 years.


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