Big Sucker Oil Leak... WTF!?

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Oct 7, 2010 | 05:11 AM

#11

bmxatv

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Originally Posted by joebotics

Chevy... are you sure? that bracket is very important... it not only holds the manifold in place but it also supports the weight of the air filter assembly, without it the weight of the air filter assembly is only supported by the manifold, with all the vibration from the engine and rattling when you hit a bump it can damage the manifold... I suggest you reinstall it as soon as possible.. BTW... sorry to hijack the thread Xenomorph.. but I believe it is important I clarify this to Chevy... ok... back to drinking my Old Rasputin beer... :-)

mmmmm......old rasputin. north coast brewery i believe. best russian imperial stout i've ever drank, period. now back to xeno's problem. there def. is an o'ring in there that may have been pinched. i have some minor seapage of oil from the same area that will just not go away and have learned to live with it. make sure you're using the right banjo bolts as the kit comes with 2 diff. kinds for carbed and efi bikes. pretty sure you want the bolts with the smaller holes. make sure your oil level is correct too. i'm oretty sure i don't have that black bracket either joe.

Oct 7, 2010 | 09:22 AM

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joebotics

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yeah... Old Rasputin from North Coast Brewing.. California... addictive!... hey Chevy and BMX... that support bracket is pretty much mandatory.... now.... about the leakage... I am certain that each side requires two o-rings... one between the heads and the support bracket, and one between the support bracket and banjo bolt.... if the leakage is killing you ... then use gasket maker also for a better seal.. the mandatory installation of the support bracket comes from Dan Dunn - NRHS... he sent me an email explaining all this after I sent a picture of my bike running the HurricaneFlo Air Filter without the bracket... I'll be back... gotta buy some Arrogant Bastard Ale... :-)

Oct 7, 2010 | 11:44 AM

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bmxatv

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Originally Posted by joebotics

make sure you get the "oak barrel aged" arrogant bastard. way better imo and kind of has a whiskey mouth feel.

remember, beer has food value but food has NO beer value.

check this joe - http://www.arlenness.com/images/prod...on/I-18803.pdf

step 2 clearly states it will no longer be used. too many rasputin's my brotha........lol

Oct 7, 2010 | 12:12 PM

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Galvatron

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That bracket should have been removed, and yes I am sure.

Oct 7, 2010 | 12:38 PM

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joebotics

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Originally Posted by bmxatv

remember, beer has food value but food has NO beer value.

step 2 clearly states it will no longer be used. too many rasputin's my brotha........lol

LOL!!.... yeah... I see it... the Big Sucker comes with a backplate... that is why is not needed in this case... however.. it applies to other ACs (like velocity stacks or the one Xenomorph is using)

I will check that other beer bro.... BTW... do you still have that support bracket?... I lost the one for my HurricaneFlo ... thanks bro!!.. !!!.. cheers!

Oct 7, 2010 | 01:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxatv

make sure you get the "oak barrel aged" arrogant bastard. way better imo and kind of has a whiskey mouth feel.

remember, beer has food value but food has NO beer value.

check this joe - http://www.arlenness.com/images/prod...on/I-18803.pdf

step 2 clearly states it will no longer be used. too many rasputin's my brotha........lol

Interesting that they advise the bracket be removed... Mine didn't come with instructions and I just thought it wouldn't make any sence to remove a manifold support bracket to instal an air cleaner. I think I'm just going to work on a better seal where the backing plate meets the support bracket and the jug. My engine vibrates ALOT so I figure I'd rather leave the bracket in place.

Oct 7, 2010 | 02:31 PM

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chevy94ss

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Xenomorph, as some said before, check the O rings and make sure they are not crushed and seated correctly.

Oct 8, 2010 | 06:55 AM

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bmxatv

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Originally Posted by joebotics

don't have the bracket any longer, sold my SE stage1 and gave it to the guy who bought it. If you like Stone brewery bro, try the Vertical Epic too. Stone rules!

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Originally Posted by Xenomorph

make sure you did this too....Good luck Xeno! Let us know how you make out!

2007

‐UP

You must install the aluminum spacer between the throttle body and backplate.

First attach a gasket to the throttle body then add the spacer then another

gasket to the backplate.