I need to replace a damaged TB to UIM gasket on my s4 turbo. I contacted Atkins and found it is only available if you buy the TB spacer for $92.50. http://atkinsrotary.com/store/87-88-...19-13-645.html
I'd rather not spend that much.
I thought about making my own but I'm unsure of what material to use.

Anyone have a suggestion?

 

buy one used from the for sale section for $5 plus shipping. that particular gasket rarely gets damaged(with phenolic spacer).

 

Go to any auto parts store and purchase a roll of gasket making material. Most auto parts stores that I have been to carry about 4-6 different type of material. Choose the material that best suits your needs. They typically state what they are used for on the packaging. I paid about $7 and some change. A roll could probably make 6-8 of the gasket you're looking for. It takes a sharp razor knife and some time, but it is worth it.

 

that spacer contains holes for the vacuum nipples By the way.
I got a couple s5 TII and maybe an S4 TII spacer If you can't find one locally or Stateside.
(90 bucks?..5 dollars?.........................................w ow..........)

 

i know i wouldn't pay more than 5 bucks used for one. may have to dig a bit to find someone with one but they shouldn't be all that difficult to find.

 

You are misunderstanding. It's not a separate gasket. The spacer is the gasket. They are molded together. I called Atkins before and asked what they recommended to do and they suggested carefully using a rtv sealant.

 

super thin coat of RTV is all I ever used

 

i know what you're saying, and i was talking about a used phenolic spacer which has both gaskets on it.

you have to work at it to damage those gaskets.

used phenolic spacer with both gaskets, $5.

 

Thanks for the helpful suggestions guys. I ended up buying a roll of gasket material from the auto parts store that is nearly identical to the original gasket and making my own.
Contrary to what is stated above, the gasket is not "molded" to the spacer. It came off with a good quality scraper in a handful of minutes without damaging the plastic.

I would have skim-coated it with RTV and called it a day, but the gasket was too far damaged for that. A small piece of 3/16 steel fell off my bench and punched a hole at one of the vacuum channels. Figured it was better to replace then to wing it with some sealant.