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Old 01-15-2003, 09:52 AM
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is a down pipe gasket really vital? some say yes others no? who uses one and why? who doesnt use one and why?
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Old 01-15-2003, 10:00 AM
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you mean the gasket connecting the turbo to the dp? i dont have one . i couldnt even find one that would work . i dont have any leaks.
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Old 01-15-2003, 10:03 AM
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yes the one that connects the downpipe to the turbo
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Old 01-15-2003, 11:05 AM
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I don't use one....no leaks.
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Old 01-15-2003, 11:56 AM
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don't have one either and no leaks
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Old 01-15-2003, 11:59 AM
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Not one here and no problems
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its said that carbon deposits will seal it right up. I dont have one here (but i am missing a dp bolt ) and no leaks
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Old 01-15-2003, 01:13 PM
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thanks guys
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I dont have one either but if you wanted to be safe you could use some of that red, high temp liquid gasket.
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Old 01-16-2003, 11:40 AM
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Gasket what gasket?!?!
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Old 01-16-2003, 06:36 PM
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I didnt have one before and now I do, its all the same I can tell or hear a difference, I and I am missing a dp bolt too.
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I didnt have one before and now I do, its all the same I can tell or hear a difference, I and I am missing a dp bolt too.
Me three (missing a bolt, no gasket, no leaks)
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i have one but i got just in case. check out http://www.roadraceengineering.com lots of diy stuff.
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