Turbo Downpipe Gasket
09-25-2002, 10:20 PM
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Turbo Downpipe Gasket
Finally got the turbo out of my car!! I had to drill out the 2 allen head bolts that attach the center section to the motor support from the top, destroying the flange in the process, but anyway..
There was only a paper-type gasket between the pipe exiting the rear of the turbo and the downpipe, at the 3-bolt flange. The parts guy tells me there is supposed to be a seal ring here not a gasket. Anyone know what's on their car?
There was only a paper-type gasket between the pipe exiting the rear of the turbo and the downpipe, at the 3-bolt flange. The parts guy tells me there is supposed to be a seal ring here not a gasket. Anyone know what's on their car?
09-26-2002, 12:39 AM
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Gary,,they are right; well in the stock configuration - seal ring. After market test pipe or full 3" exhaust then you will probably find a heat resistant gasket, made from a fiberous gasket material.
09-26-2002, 03:37 AM
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Gary,
If you want to save about 50% on new rings. carpartstogo.com has them for 6$ to 11$ per ring. It uses the same search setup as GPRparts.com, but is cheaper for most OEM parts.
Chris
If you want to save about 50% on new rings. carpartstogo.com has them for 6$ to 11$ per ring. It uses the same search setup as GPRparts.com, but is cheaper for most OEM parts.
Chris
