DANGEROUSDANA Posted October 25, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2011 I want to replace the vacuum plugs on the carburetors of my 2000 RSV. I have stared at the carburetor parts fiche for too long and I don't see the plugs. I know, if I can't find them, my local Yamaha Parts person is likely not to be able either. It would behoove me to call them with an exact part number, prior to my visit. I know I can get them at an automotive parts store, but the ones at O'Reilly's look cheap, and they have a smaller outside diameter, so the original clamps are too big. Thanks, dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted October 25, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2011 That's because they're on the Intake section. Part #3 PLUG,BLIND 16G-13569-00-00 Oh, if you need the clip it's part #4 CLIP,SCISSOR 90467-10039-00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted October 25, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 25, 2011 Just go to any auto parts store and buy a package of 5.5 mm vacuum caps for a fraction of the price. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted October 26, 2011 Share #4 Posted October 26, 2011 This is what I did, dont need the clamps as it is a vacume so they are not gonna blow off. Just go to any auto parts store and buy a package of 5.5 mm vacuum caps for a fraction of the price. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted October 26, 2011 Share #5 Posted October 26, 2011 This is what I did, dont need the clamps as it is a vacume so they are not gonna blow off. I think spring clips on these vacuum caps are still needed. This engine seems particularly susceptible to vacuum leaks on these caps when the rubber gets old and hard - new smaller spring clips to match the generic vacuum caps is a very minor expense and well worth it in my opinion. Goose BTW - even these generic vacuum caps begin to crack and leak at two years, just like the stock caps to, so do not neglect to replace them as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted October 26, 2011 Share #6 Posted October 26, 2011 oh, ok..... they have been on about 6 months, and no problems, but may go ahead and put clamps on them, they seemed so tight that i wouldn`t think they could leak, but never know... thanks, for the heads up.. I think spring clips on these vacuum caps are still needed. This engine seems particularly susceptible to vacuum leaks on these caps when the rubber gets old and hard - new smaller spring clips to match the generic vacuum caps is a very minor expense and well worth it in my opinion. Goose BTW - even these generic vacuum caps begin to crack and leak at two years, just like the stock caps to, so do not neglect to replace them as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted October 26, 2011 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) I always replace them about every other carb syn. By then they are showing begining signs of cracking. The heat will cause the smaller thickness caps to crack sooner then the factory ones. As cheap as they are I just replace them. Never have used a clamp either. Larry Edited October 26, 2011 by Carbon_One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allwx Posted October 26, 2011 Share #8 Posted October 26, 2011 I have better luck with the oem blind plugs than others. Even here in dry NM I've never had one crack on me, but I do replace them anyways every three years. I just R&R'd mine last month after 3.5 years. I checked them out real good to see what condition they were in before I threw them away, and they were not visibly cracked. I kind of feel like the oem plugs are a better quality than what I've found in the chinese auto parts stores. Those cheap plugs don't last long in this high desert air. But those Yam oem plugs are hardy things, and stand up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slab_Ryder Posted October 26, 2011 Share #9 Posted October 26, 2011 My local dealer charged me .75 cents a cap, for the OEM caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 26, 2011 Share #10 Posted October 26, 2011 `:sign yeah that:same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBear Posted October 27, 2011 Share #11 Posted October 27, 2011 Most Autoparts stores carry Dorman products. This part number -> 47392 contains 6 - 7/32" caps (5.5 MM) ...costs a whopping $3.00. Got mine at Advance Discount Auto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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