gaskets for manifold to turbo, wastegate, and turbo to downpipe?
04-03-2002, 02:52 PM
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gaskets for manifold to turbo, wastegate, and turbo to downpipe?
After reading "Maximum Boost" I am not sure whether I should use gaskets between my manifold and turbo, and between the wastegate and turbo, and also for the downpipe. It explains that a good machined surface should do better that a gasket. Right now I plan to NOT use gaskets where the manifold meets the turbo or the wastegate and to not use a gasket on the discharge flange, but just use permatex ultra copper silicone sealant as an added security. What do you guys think? And what are you guys using?
04-03-2002, 03:07 PM
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Re: gaskets for manifold to turbo, wastegate, and turbo to downpipe? (smackdown-lude)
I read the gasket between the manifold and an external wastgate is good. It helps isolate heat from the diaphragm, which is a major cause of wastegate failure.
04-03-2002, 04:01 PM
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Re: gaskets for manifold to turbo, wastegate, and turbo to downpipe? (HXMan)
bens right, no need for gasket. Its just something to heatup and blow out. but if you have a deltagate. its gonna stick anyways. mine did and it was new . get a tial. lates
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Re: gaskets for manifold to turbo, wastegate, and turbo to downpipe? (smackdown-lude)
There would be no need to use gaskets, and I wouldnt reccomend using silicone unless you are looking for a mess to clean up if you ever have to take anything apart. If you want the added security that is what a premanufactured gasket is for.
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