Fixing holes in carb boots

[fourbarrel]

I've got a set of carb boots from my SRX that have a small hole on the bottom side where a NOS spigot was pushed through from the previous owner.I changed them out for another set but kept them on the off chance I might fix them so that I can have a spare set but would like to know if anyone has ever done something like this successfully.I hesitate to do this because we all know the catastrophic results from a lean burndown but surely there must be a way to plug up a small hole with something that will stand up to the environment,ie gas and oil.

 

[shaggyzr2]

Melt the holes shut by heating up a small screw driver.

 

[fourbarrel]

Hmm never thought of that lol.

 

[staggs65]

I say junk them. You can get a spare set from someone parting out a sled for peanuts. The yamaha intakes last forever and a day unlike the doo boots .......which is also part of the reed cage

 

[roudyroy1]

I would junk em too, not worth it. BUT, if you wanted to try, I would put the spigot back in and cap/plug it.

 

[Backwoods M Max]

I wouldn't take the risk running a set of boots that you know are not 100% sealed. Even if you try your best, it doesn't mean something won't change while there in there due to heat/chemical/vibration. It would suck to have an oh $hit moment after the motor burns down and you find it pulling everything apart.

 

[A couple of bucks]

I'm with everyone else. However , if I were in a pinch I'd probably try repairing with a tire/pool patch that would end up encased in rubber cement.

 

[fourbarrel]

Yeah I can't say as I've ever seen or heard of a Yamaha carb boot going bad like the Doo ones are know for,I guess the only reason I've held onto them is that I hate to throw stuff away if there's even a chance it might be fixed.Too much of my father's penchant for hanging onto stuff in me I guess.

Maybe I'll stick them in the classifieds and see if anyone wants them.