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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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Need new gaskets after turbo wg porting?
Before I go do something drastic like take off the turbo, do I need to get new gaskets? I'm assuming I do, but I just want to make sure. I guess if I do, it's for the turbo/manifold, turbo/wg, and wg/downpipe?

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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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The gaskets you can reuse as long as they are still in good shape, I've reused mine plenty of times. Besides there not cheap.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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There is no wastegate gasket. its built into the turbo.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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you might need a new turbo to manifold and turbo to downpipe gasket. and they are like $50 each..
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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That's a load of money. Guess the wg mod isn't cheap. Would it be ok to put that black silicone gasket-maker on there if the gaskets are messed up?
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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no it will burn off.

then it will stink.

and you will have exhaust leaks.

possibly rust together?
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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Originally posted by turboIIrex
That's a load of money. Guess the wg mod isn't cheap. Would it be ok to put that black silicone gasket-maker on there if the gaskets are messed up?
I'm not sure, but I would think not. You know how hot the turbo has to get?
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I re used both of mine. How many miles are on your car?
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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140k miles...

Hmm... since the engine may blow soon or already is blown, I'll wait till the rebuild to port the wg then. Thanks for the replies.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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they use metal for the gasket material for a reason. if your gaskets are in good shape, reuse them. if not, buy new ones...rtv sealant wont cut it.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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Oh yeah, now I remember using a metal gasket when replacing the downpipe. That one should be ok then.
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