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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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use neutral cure, not the acetyl cure (smels like vinegar)
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I used high temp black RTV:smile:
If you don't want to follow advice...go ahead.
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I guess the color of the RTV doesn't matter. I have some good white Threebond RTV, but I think it smells like vinegar? Will it damage my O2 sensor?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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I used this

http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/l...th=04.0261.jpg

The silicone special 250. Some of the best stuff you can buy. If that doesnt seal it, nothing will.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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some advice for a better seal: i had a lot of trouble with the ags tube shimmying up closer to the bypass tube and causing a leak at the ags/supercharger connection. the problem was caused by the wire clamps M7 supplies which just arent strong enough. i replaced them today with standard hose clamps and the results are superb. i would say, dont bother with the wire clamps and just buy some good hose clamps for a few extra bucks. i believe the size was 2-3/4 to 1-3/4
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 03:02 AM
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I thought he was supplying high quality band clamps???
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 03:07 AM
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The hose clamps arent the problem. They hold tight. Silicone solves the problem of the vacuum leak..... Im not saying youre imagining things, Im just saying that maybe your clamps werent on the right spot or tight enough.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JCampos
....maybe your clamps werent on the right spot or tight enough.
id have to agree with you there JCampos...ive seen many not fitted right causing leaks from the supercharger and also from the BRV itself!
Ive got an AGS kit right in front of me and looking at the clamps, they are good quality.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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Thanks JCampos!

John
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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A bit of a note on those clamps . We sourced them from the same supplier for the Honda F1 team. They use the identical clamp in a aplication that normal worm drive clamps could perform up to their expectations . Think of it this way it might be the only REAL F1 component on your car As a side note the clamps had nothing to do with last Sundays problem at indy !

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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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Dudes and Dudettes.... the AGS just showed up and now that I actually have and see it.... you know the rest.
It's going on this week!!
I've been blown away by the perf. gain with 16% pulley lately since I just finally got one and now this! STOKED

Thanks for the "key stroke" Doc, you da MAN.

I'll let you all know how it goes.
 
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