non stop exhaust leak
12-05-13, 12:42 AM
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non stop exhaust leak
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone else has had their fd seem like it has a non stop exhaust leak? My gasket between the turbo and manifold was split so I did replace it to a duel layer but the leak is still present. A friend of mine, who I is a real good mechanic, said that to tighten the bolts down some more but if that doesnt work that its possible the manifold could be warped. He said that he did check the gaskets. So im wondering has anyone had this happen? My manifod is from full race.
12-05-13, 12:51 AM
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have you taken the manifold off and put it on a flat surface to see if it is "true"?
You may need to get it milled,so it mates better.(my guess anyways).
You may need to get it milled,so it mates better.(my guess anyways).
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Most likely the manifold has warped flanges.
My 2004 single turbo kit has that problem on both ends of the exhaust manifold.
It was not machined after the welding which caused warpage.
My 2004 single turbo kit has that problem on both ends of the exhaust manifold.
It was not machined after the welding which caused warpage.
12-05-13, 02:32 PM
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It can happen with any company, to be honest I've had a few go out. I've had a few full race manifolds have it as well on honda applications and a few other well known companies as well. It is more of a possibility when companies use stainless flanges as well.
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12-06-13, 10:10 AM
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So if it doesn't go away after fighting the turbo to manifold some more you guys suggest yes that it's warped? But a local machine shop should be able to take care of that?
12-07-13, 12:06 PM
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Most places will use a belt sander, you might also want to check the turbo itself.
I recently bought some weird liquid gasket stuff from the company DEI. The gasket from engine to manifold was leaking on our e46 time attack car after our first test day with new turbo setup. We got the manifold resanded and used the dei liquid gasket maker stuff and we have no leaks now. It's not an endurance race, but we get the exhaust super duper hot!
Most places won't mill it unless you can grab the piece properly. Most of the time you will see even quality companies with their products belt sanded
I recently bought some weird liquid gasket stuff from the company DEI. The gasket from engine to manifold was leaking on our e46 time attack car after our first test day with new turbo setup. We got the manifold resanded and used the dei liquid gasket maker stuff and we have no leaks now. It's not an endurance race, but we get the exhaust super duper hot!
Most places won't mill it unless you can grab the piece properly. Most of the time you will see even quality companies with their products belt sanded
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