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I am wondering about my t3 hot side on my turbo. When I got it back the turbo shop told me that I did not need a gasket on the outlet of the turbo hot side. Now when I tighten the bolts I put a light behind it and see the light come through. So would that me that the exhaust will leak out? I can find the gasket on e-bay for a t3 2.5" 4 bolt gasket Just 3". PLease let me know, I dont want to start the car up and it not be right.
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I didn't use a gasket on mine, but my friend made me a 1/2" mild steel flange that he surfaced ground to be perfectly flat. The inlet definately needs a gasket, I use the stainless ones with a rolled edge (the kind that came with my turbo), and it works well.
If you used an ebay flange that's kind of thin, I would recommend a gasket, and if it has a 3" hole in it for the downpipe, that should be OK.Last edited by ForcedFirebird; 07-09-2007, 11:56 PM. -
INlet I have for sure. I just know about the outlet. KNow where I can get one.Comment
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You may want to do it. If the surfaces don't mate completely, that exhaust leak can melt underhood components and the gap can stress the bolts for the DP (possibly breaking or backing them out).
Tim1995 Z34 - T04E "60" trim, 42.5 lb/hr injectors, AEM WBO2, FFP UD&DB, 3" exhaust, 2800 stall, shift kit, tranny cooler, Powerslot, Hawk HPS, rear disc conversion, KYB, Eibach, HMS F&R STB, Fittipaldi Force 18" wheels, big stereo, lots more coming eventually...
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Yep. The bolts I have had trouble with and the turbo is going to get drilled/taped for the next install. Not to mention, the holes seemed really shallow, so not many threads were catching and I ended up stripping one re-tightening. I would also suggest some lock washers. I used lock washers on the inlet side and they never came loose.Originally posted by timg View PostComment
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u dont have to have the gasket..you should be able to use high temp RTV on it..not sure for under hood but i did it on my RMT when i lost my gasket1994 Chevy Corsica. Parted out. Just a rotting shell now
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I didn't use any gasket ever. Just made the DP flange out of 1/2" mild steel and had it surfaced ground to be flat.Comment
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