I have one boot that I keep popping off. It a silicon one with equal torque clamps on it. Its on the cold pipe of my twins. Any secrets to keeping these things on? Is there anythign I can use to make it stick better?

Thanks

 

Hairspray maybe?

 

piers told me i wound need to use a nonwater based epoxy on the lower boots and keep the upper boots clean so you could keep them able to take off......thats if i was to go over 60psi

 

Hairspray, I might try that, but I have no clue where I would find a non-water based epoxy.

 

Hairspray always works for me.
The cheapest brand you can find the better.
Are you using a torque wrench on the clamps?
The clamps need to be much tighter than most people would do by feel alone.

 

kinda off topic but not too far............ how can i check my cooler boots for leaks?
spray starter fluid and see if the engine revs?

 

That's a very bad idea. That might cause a run away engine and destroy your engine. Put soapy water on the intercooler boots and see if you see any bubbles. Or pressurize the system to about 20-30 psi and see if you hear any air leaking.

 

I will try the hairspray, I probably have some cheap stuff lying around.

Infidel, what torque should I go to? I try to go pretty tight and I did end up breaking one clamp.

 

i've used dish soap. regular old blue dawn. a very light film of it helps things go together, and once it dries it STICKS.

 

Jambbii, I don't have a manual near me but 75 inch/lbs is stuck in my head.

 

try double clamping, it works for most of the pullers around here