is it a must to have a tial flange. cuz I got a flat flange on my mani and when I bolted the wastegate with the metal gasket and seating ring, the wastegate doesnt sit flush only the ring is flush. is that the way it is suppose to sit? help appreciated

 

that should be he way it sits. the fire ring is a little taller

 

ok I was a bit worried also the metal gasket has a ring on it too does it matter which way it sits?

 

snap a quick picture of it and post it if you want to best show us what you mean.

that valve seat ring is a VERY tight fit, be sure that it was not binding in the lower body because it was slightly cocked or something like that...which would not allow the wastegate to snug down to the flange.

maybe I am just misunderstanding your description but it sounds like there is a gap between the flange and the lower body of the gate. which there should not be when tightened down on the flange, the valve seat ring should push up into the lower body... and final result should leave the flange and lower body of the gate fitting flushed together.


Modified by twkdCD595 at 2:27 PM 1/8/2008

 

when the wastgate is out the valve seat ring sticks out a little its not flush with the wastegate

 

That's because...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by twkdCD595 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there is a gap between the flange and the lower body of the gate. which there should not be when tightened down on the flange, the valve seat ring should push up into the lower body... and final result should leave the flange and lower body of the gate fitting flushed together.


Modified by twkdCD595 at 2:27 PM 1/8/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Post a closer pic. Is your gap gone when the gate is tightened all the way down on the flange? Be sure it's evenly tightened, also.

 

see that didnt happen when I tighten it down. how tight am I suppose to tighten this? cuz I used all my force and I'll get a closer pic when i get home

 

here is more pics

 

anyone?

 

looks good to me......as long as that ring is sealed then you should be fine, and that gap is minimal

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .adam. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good to me......as long as that ring is sealed then you should be fine, and that gap is minimal</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .adam. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good to me......as long as that ring is sealed then you should be fine, and that gap is minimal</TD></TR></TABLE>

yep, it sounded much worse in your description than whats pictured. if it is leaking, you will know pretty quickly... you will see carbon tracks on the flange.

 

ok thanks guys