greddy turbo drain gasket help
10-12-2008, 03:42 PM
#8
yeah that's the gasket that gave me a problem
I had my buddy's shop make one out of a lead or carbon material, I can't remember which for some reason... It took them 2 shots to get it right so it didn't leak. It's a very picky area for some reason. I guess using a home made gasket + RTV high temp silicone/gasket maker will do the trick.
Trust me, make sure you are positive you get it right before you get it all bolted up because it sucks to have to go back and try to fix it.....twice...
I had my buddy's shop make one out of a lead or carbon material, I can't remember which for some reason... It took them 2 shots to get it right so it didn't leak. It's a very picky area for some reason. I guess using a home made gasket + RTV high temp silicone/gasket maker will do the trick.
Trust me, make sure you are positive you get it right before you get it all bolted up because it sucks to have to go back and try to fix it.....twice...
10-14-2008, 06:42 PM
#13
So if anyone has a down pipe adapter bracket they don't want....hook me up 
10-14-2008, 06:44 PM
#14
yeah, I wouldn't suggest using the RTV alone....maybe a gasket plus rtv if you needed to...fortunately my buddy made one for me that is way nicer than the GReddy one
10-14-2008, 09:17 PM
#21
BDC Motorsports
Get yourself a can of Permatex The Right Stuff, some scotchbrite abrasive pads, brake cleaner, and some paper towels. Clean up the surfaces w/ scotchbrite and brake cleaner first, then brake cleaner and paper towels alone, then hit it up w/ that Right Stuff. It's nasty good. You can immediately put the item into use after putting this sealant on it. It's not generic RTV; it's the best stuff you can get hands-down.
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10-14-2008, 09:31 PM
#23
BDC Motorsports
Yep I use it for oil pans, water pump housings, and front covers. The trick to making it work is making sure both surfaces are clean and free of dirt and oil. Even the oil from your fingers can corrupt a surface so try not to touch the surface as you're doing your deal. The divots isn't a bad idea. The factory oil pans seem to use a similar theory and I've also seem a couple of builders who've done it. I've not done it and I've not had any leaks but I won't discourage someone from trying it.
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10-14-2008, 09:36 PM
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Get yourself a can of Permatex The Right Stuff, some scotchbrite abrasive pads, brake cleaner, and some paper towels. Clean up the surfaces w/ scotchbrite and brake cleaner first, then brake cleaner and paper towels alone, then hit it up w/ that Right Stuff. It's nasty good. You can immediately put the item into use after putting this sealant on it. It's not generic RTV; it's the best stuff you can get hands-down.
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