357 xp air leak

[MATTMOSS]

I have an air leak between the rubber intake boot and the carb on a 357 xp.

I have tried allsorts to try and seal it bar replacing the grey platic flange around the boot that the bolts screw into- it doesnt seem to be readily available on the net.

Anyone any ideas?

Im thinking i may try and make a gasket next?

[Dinosaw]

This is a regular fault. An upgraded manifold kit is available. I need to get one too.

[MATTMOSS]

This is a regular fault. An upgraded manifold kit is available. I need to get one too.

 

Its nothing to do with the circular clip that attaches to the cylinder.

It already has the steel clip opposed to the plastic one, the leak i cant seem to seal is between the rubber intake boot and the carb its self.

Thanks for the reply tho.

 

Come on spud enlighten me

[MATTMOSS]

Probly just going to replace everything for new and see if it works.

[peatff]

Put some instant gasket round it then put it back together and clamp it up.

Edited October 30, 2016 by peatff

[Stubby]

The boot may be split and you cant see it untill you pull it and stretch it this wasy and that . Try a new boot .

[adw]

Just a question, how do you know its leaking?

[Stubby]

Just a question, how do you know its leaking?

 

Over revving maybe ?

[Gary Prentice]

Thought it was the carb at fault? Least it was that you were blaming last week! :lol:

[adw]

OK, but how does he know this is where the leak is? when i do a pressure/vac test i slacken the carb screws, place a rubber wedge between the carb and inlet boot, re tighten the carb screws.