Blowing Turbo gaskets every event
. But the bolts are totally sucky to drill through. I would love predrilled stainless bolts
Dec 1, 2013, 07:36 AM
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Dec 1, 2013, 02:23 PM
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all my bolts appear to be tight, but i definitely have a leak that is quite noticeable under the car while running. plus it sputters on cold start now...didnt have a chance to look at it but im wondering if something on my downpipe/o2 broke.
EDIT: i also just realized that there is no flex section in my exhaust system which is probably i terrible idea. re you running any flex zhong?
EDIT: i also just realized that there is no flex section in my exhaust system which is probably i terrible idea. re you running any flex zhong?
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Dec 1, 2013, 04:18 PM
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- 10x M6
- 25x 5/16"/M8
- 25x M10
- 10x M12
Dec 2, 2013, 12:20 AM
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all my bolts appear to be tight, but i definitely have a leak that is quite noticeable under the car while running. plus it sputters on cold start now...didnt have a chance to look at it but im wondering if something on my downpipe/o2 broke.
EDIT: i also just realized that there is no flex section in my exhaust system which is probably i terrible idea. re you running any flex zhong?
EDIT: i also just realized that there is no flex section in my exhaust system which is probably i terrible idea. re you running any flex zhong?
Dec 2, 2013, 12:46 AM
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If you have a separate dowpipe/o2 housing, then the flex is absorbed by the donut gasket and spring bolts. I have the MAP o2 eliminator, which is one piece from the turbo to the cat (ie o2 housing and dp are one piece) and it has a flex section in it since there are no spring bolts used.
Dec 2, 2013, 08:20 AM
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yeah i have stock o2 with aftermarket downpipe. it definitely sounds like something has let go right at the donut gasket area (i definitely have one on there). unfortunately i didnt get a chance to look before i put the car in storage for the winter.
Dec 5, 2013, 09:33 AM
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Welp. Got my carbon graphite gasket material. The gasket rep recommended I use the existing SS sheet metal gasket and sandwich it between a sheet of the carbon graphite on each side. He was a little concerned about oxidation so I will have to keep an eye on it.
Dec 5, 2013, 03:38 PM
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No i didn't lose a bolt. Its very possible that i had a loose bolt that caused a leak. But, it still blew the gasket apart! Plus the little bit of extra height in the gasket caused PIA to get the oil return tube hooked up and the oil feed line. In fact, i think the oil feed line ended up cracking a bit from trying to bend it some.