my flange were the dp meets the turbo is leaking..it seems when we made the dp it must of warped...what can i use on this to stop the leaking?..can i get it plained flat?..or will high heat silcone keep?? its a garret t3to4b 7bolt flange
thanks

 

Belt sand so its flat, or get it milled down. Then use a metal gasket.

 

were would i find a gasket?...could i make my own?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by snowbunny &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">were would i find a gasket?...could i make my own?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Of couse you could, or you can try http://www.atpturbo.com

 

what could i make 1 out of?..this is my first turbo build so im new to it...

 

Very thin sheet metal

 

ok ill have to try that then...

 

http://www.atpturbo.com/Mercha...e=GSK

4 bolt or the 5 bolt design ? They don't have 5 bolt but they could probably make you one. I'm sure someone else sells one. To me, it would just be worth it to pay the $7 bucks.

 

mines a 7 bolt..

 

ok.. First, remove DP and see if you can beltsand the flange FLAT, take your time.

Next, when you re-install it, give a bead of high temp silicone/high temp gasket maker on the DP, this will help fill any low spots, let it dry before you start the engine. I cant remember the EXACT name of the stuff you want to use.. Its sold at automotive stores in the chemical dept, it comes in a little tube, mine was red, And it says on the package (designed for 4 cyl turbocharged engines) go figure.. Anyways, gaskets are too expensive, just use the red stuff

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HamiltonRex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok.. First, remove DP and see if you can beltsand the flange FLAT, take your time.

Next, when you re-install it, give a bead of high temp silicone/high temp gasket maker on the DP, this will help fill any low spots, let it dry before you start the engine. I cant remember the EXACT name of the stuff you want to use.. Its sold at automotive stores in the chemical dept, it comes in a little tube, mine was red, And it says on the package (designed for 4 cyl turbocharged engines) go figure.. Anyways, gaskets are too expensive, just use the red stuff </TD></TR></TABLE>

I was going to add, most of the time gaskets are not needed, unless the surface is no longer flat.

 

belt sander? hummm....i can try it...scared ill mess it up tho lol

 

I have been as well looking for a 5 BOLT GASKET, I think after some reasearch though I will just use high temp silcone gasket maker.
Will the high temp silcone gasket hold up?

 

i have had this problem for a while ive tried several gasket makers and they eventually turn into ash because of the heat. either find a metal gasket, sand the flange, or get a new flange. i am gonna make a new down pipe and use a vband so that i dont have to deal with the flange, they always warp after time.