Replacement Intake S-boot?

headmark · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:46 pm Post subject: Replacement Intake S-boot?

I have found that my intake S-boot is cracked and needs replaced. My Vanagon is an '82 2.0L air cooled. I've dug around on some of the vendor sites around here however I've only come across boots for the Type II 75-79 buses. Where's the best replacement?

TIA,
Pete

RCB · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject:

What is the number of the part your looking for?

VWGeorge · Samba Member Joined: July 10, 2004 Posts: 342

Its the same boot. What are the sources.

headmark · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject: aircooled.net

Intake Air Boot, 75-79 FI Type 1s Part #: FSI0020

Price: $ 39.95
This "S" shaped rubber intake boot often tears or cracks, and leaves you with a car that will start then stall (no idle). If it's torn, BUY A NEW ONE WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE. This fits beetles, and Superbeetles, not T-4 engines.

http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/kwsearch.php

jcrofford · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject:

If you can't find a new one repair what ya got. I read around here somewhere that "Shoe-goo" does well. I used it on a large crack in my air intake boot. So far it's holding up good and you don't even notice it unless you look closely. To be fair I haven't gotten any long trips on it yet. But after all it's rubber cement on rubber...

CF · Samba Member Joined: February 17, 2005 Posts: 802

on one of my restorers mags, they used spuper glue and the brush on rubber dip ,the one for tools.a few coats and it was good.

reluctantartist · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:09 am Post subject:

You are not going to find a new one. You will only be able to get a used one. Shoe Goo will work. I don't recommend using RTV. The shoe goo is a more permanent repair.
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Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50338

If its the same as a T4 powered bay, look here.

http://store.mecimpex.us/airinhoforvo.html

mightyart · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:21 am Post subject:

it's not the same, air cooled vanagons had there own special NLA one.

MarkWard · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 12:22 pm Post subject:

Mighty Art, this is the part number from ETKA 071 012 967 I came across this thread searching. I recall reading that someone did find a source for the intake boots on the Air Cooled Vanagons. We have one in the shop that has been fixed many times. Anyone? Thank you.
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82WestyMan · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 1:34 pm Post subject:

I just got one from AirHead Parts
(heard about from a thread but couldn't remember which one)
Here's a link to part
http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/new-this-month/intake-sleeve-elbow-fi-071129967
It's very nice quality, fit nice and I'm very happy
Not a bad price for a new part

I do have a couple used ones available but why would you bother for a new one at this price
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MarkWard · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject:

Westy Man. thank you very much. You have to love The Samba. Cool

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