Series 5 Turbo II Exhaust to downpipe flange
Hey all - I’ve searched high and low for a part that I just can’t seem to find. It’s a flange that attaches the downpipe to the turbo and I have an exhaust leak there. I’ve found plenty of different kinds but they don’t really match the shape of mine. I’ve attached some pictures for more clarity. I’d appreciate any help.
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welcome to the board. :)
is this the flange you're looking for? https://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1986-...ges/16180.html |
Originally Posted by diabolical1
(Post 12554958)
welcome to the board. :)
is this the flange you're looking for? https://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1986-...ges/16180.html https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d25e694a3.jpeg |
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The turbo backing plate.
This piece was never available separately from the turbo. I have made a stainless backing plate so I could weld an external wastegate to it. the stock cast iron chunk is going to be the most warp resistant material. If it really did get warped somehow, it could be surface ground. I have made/used multi layer metal gaskets between the turbo and backing plate. Make sure its not an under tensioned WG flapper that is tinking with exhaust pulses or the WG flapper pivot leaking when cold. If the car is on a lift a cold start with water vapor leaking will show you whete the leak is. Make your exhaust louder do you dont notice tiny exhaust leaks? |
The fit between turbo and backing plate does look suspicious.
Should remove and check both plate and turbo for flatness. |
Originally Posted by BLUE TII
(Post 12555022)
The turbo backing plate.
This piece was never available separately from the turbo. I have made a stainless backing plate so I could weld an external wastegate to it. the stock cast iron chunk is going to be the most warp resistant material. If it really did get warped somehow, it could be surface ground. I have made/used multi layer metal gaskets between the turbo and backing plate. Make sure its not an under tensioned WG flapper that is tinking with exhaust pulses or the WG flapper pivot leaking when cold. If the car is on a lift a cold start with water vapor leaking will show you whete the leak is. Make your exhaust louder do you dont notice tiny exhaust leaks? |
RB Rev TII downpipe flange likes to leak too from my experience.
Get downpipe flange ground flat snd make sure the downpipe pipe/bends arent keeping the flange from sitting flat. |
Put a plug in the spare tire well hole in the hatch. Thats usually how exhaust gets in the cabin on FC.
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Originally Posted by BLUE TII
(Post 12555034)
Put a plug in the spare tire well hole in the hatch. Thats usually how exhaust gets in the cabin on FC.
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