Aluminum good enough for Gaskets??

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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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Default Aluminum good enough for Gaskets??

Hey guys, I'm in need of a gasket for the Wastegate and the where the Turbo turbine housing bolts on to the manifold ASAP. Can I just make one out of Aluminum? Will it melt with high temperatures you think? (I don't need any aluminum pieces flying through the Turbine wheel) or should I just make one out of Stailess Steel?

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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Ive made t3 gaskets from 2mm copper sheets. The hardware store around here sells them for projects. Aluminum Will work, but wont last long. It will end up
cracking, and eventually blowing out.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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cool thanks, I'll look into that! I appreciate the help!!
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