I have a major exhaust leak on my new-to-me FD. It's a single turbo Gt-35. Got under the car while running and can hear and feel the leak, seems like it's coming from where the exhaust manifolds mates up to the turbo. What should I be looking for when I pull this apart to replace the gasket, is this common or might a blown gasket be caused by an underlying problem? And lastly where do I source a manifold gasket for a gt-35?

 

Sounds like a warped flange, extremely common. I'd also recommend some good studs and fasteners for the turbo connection.

If you send us the manifold, we will repair it free of charge for you. Can't stand warped flanges.

 

Wow. Thanks for the offer. Sounds like a plan. Got under the car once more for a better look. The turbo and the manifold aren't even lined up square, I can see some type of gasket material sticking out of the flange in one spot and looks like one of the studs has been replaced with a hex head bolt. Looks like I should pull the turbo too, and put in new studs like you suggested anyway.

 

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