I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question, but i figured since im adding a single turbo it might be better to ask here. Anyways. i just got a fresh rebuilt engine, and a single turbo kit piece by piece..
I'm about to put all the accessories back on. I need to know what gaskets are required to replace and which ones i can get by without. After doing some research i decided not to run a gasket on the oil pan but to use sealant.
The turbo manifold has the gaskets for the turbo and wastgate but none for sealing against the block, can I reuse the stock turbo manifold gaskets? Or do I need to buy new ones (stock or aftermarket?) As for the LIM and UIM (intake mani's) do i need new gaskets or will the old ones work just fine? I removed the UIM different times before reusing the old gasket without any apparent sealing problems. I dunno if i wanna chance that with the LIM, unless its common practice for everyone here to just reuse it.
What else is there... the water pump gasket? Oil filler neck? I can probably make a gasket or use sealant for that right? I know there was some different smaller gaskets here and there. Plus the oil cooler hose clips. Someone had a kit for like 300 dollars to replace all of the gaskets and seals. but im sure i dont need every gasket in the kit. Im just looking for everyones basic input in this area. Also where to buy them? mazda malloy? thanks for everyones help! ~Brent

 

no one knows??

 

I DO... I DO!

you can reuse everything if its in good shape. meaning no bends on the metal intake ones. and no burns on the exhaust mani ones. many many people have intake leaks after building a new motor. i went with a whole new kit for that reason.

Ray Crowe has a intake/exhaust kit you can buy for 225 i think. it comes with tb, upper to lower, lower to motor. both exhaust manifold gaskets, and a downpipe gasket.

as for the other gaskets you speak of... ray gives you (or he was just nice to me as always) a filler neck gasket with the purchase of a water pump. i would also buy a new water pump. any other gaskets i would tell him you want. just ask him to cut you a deal he always breaks down. if theres anything else i didn't touch on just ask again.

-Lance

 

alright thanks thats what i was looking for. i know theres some smaller gaskets like crush washers and stuff and different seals for the injectors and oil lines. will any of those need new seals or gaskets?

 

the injectors you should send out to be seviced. i always recommend that with a new engine. are you talking about the omp lines? they take brass washers but they most likely will be in good shape. just clean them up and dab a tiney bit of oil around them to make a seal. what other Gaskets are you talking about? i just replaced everything so i dont really know what you want to skimp on. its all up to you. best advice i can say for you is that if your not sure if its good or not just replace it!