should my float bowl be rtv'd?

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Aug 4, 2010 | 12:34 PM

benks

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should my float bowl be rtv'd?

07 yam wolverine 450
just wondering, the o-ring was rtv'd when i took it off, and now that i put the bowl back on without any rtv it leaks like crazy, should my o-ring be replaced? or was it meant to be rtv'd? thanks

Aug 5, 2010 | 12:20 PM

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Never RTV anything that gets gas against it.
Replace the O ring and your good to go.

Aug 5, 2010 | 02:17 PM

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ok thanks, prev owner must have been to lazy to do that lol

Aug 16, 2010 | 04:55 PM

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if i'm not mistaken...doesn't rtv degrade when it comes into contact with any petroleum based product?

Aug 16, 2010 | 07:46 PM

benks

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Originally Posted by 318motorsports.com

if i'm not mistaken...doesn't rtv degrade when it comes into contact with any petroleum based product?

probably, o well i got rid of what was left, the killer is the guy that had it before me only took it to a dealer, i guess rtv was cheaper than a 7 dollar gasket