I had my turbo manifold modified for a 38mm tial by welding a Tial flange to a section of shedule 40 then that to the manifold

for anyone that knows what im talking about the tial flanges one side is different...one side has a small cut taken from it....well I left that side facing up to meet the wastegate

Did I mess up ?? will everything be okay ???

I didnt realize at the time that that groove cut out on one side of the flange could be for inserting tubing before its welded so you get a good weld

thanks for the help

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...l1116

you see in that picture that groove cut out of the inside. thats what im talking about

I believe when the manifold was made this groove should be in contact with the tubing on the manifold

and not face up (how mine is) and contacting the wastegate

anyone think I will have a leak issue ???

 

I don't see this being a problem, just make sure you use the supplied gaskets to seal between the wastegate and the flange.

 

I plan on not running any gaskets and having all my surfaces machined flat.

anyone else ????? i could really use some input lol

 

sooooooo someones gotta have some experience or an answer....i guess ive just gotta wait and make sure my post doesnt end up pages back lol

 

Ive found a few companys online that sell tial flanges that are like this one

http://turboaddictionparts.com...id=70

they appear to have a smaller sealing surface than my "upside down" flange

any help ?

 

that small lip area is just where you insert the tube so you can weld easier. It should not cause a problem.

 

the fire ring is what seals and the fire ring is bigger in diameter then the recess in the flange