Air leak

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by iblaze, Jun 15, 2019.

  1. iblaze

    iblaze Supporter

    I've found my air leak
    I thought these rubbers were gray but the PO has wrapped them in gray insulation tape.
    Probably because he's knackered the manifold nuts.
    Any ideas guys how to get them off?[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  2. That's not uncommon on those nuts.
    Heat, releasing oil and a multi spline socket might work. Are the joins leeking for sure
     
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  3. Sorry first pic just loaded :confused:
     
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  4. iblaze

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    Managed to get the nut off tapping it around with an old screwdriver
    Happy Days

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  5. iblaze

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    Hi all
    Do I stick with the metal gaskets or use the empi ones?[​IMG][​IMG]

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  6. Empi ones.
     
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  7. Use the empi ones
     
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  8. I had to use the fibre ones on my type 1 as it's been ported and trimming metal isn't an option... anyways my point is, despite Empi's reputation, they've been fine.
     
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  9. Yep, use the Empi ones. They’re not bad, and better than those horrible pressed things.
     
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  10. Not a lot they can get wrong with fiber gaskets tbh
     
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  11. Don’t underestimate them!
     
  12. mikedjames

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    There is also the EMPI thing where they resell a load of generic rubbish in blister packs but some parts like their cylinder heads are really quite good..
     
  13. Ha!! I used an Empi carb rebuild kit on my twin Solexes and I couldn't get the tops to seal using the supplied gaskets, they appeared to absorb petrol:eek: I bought some proper gasket paper and cut my own.
     
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