turbo to lower ic pipe outlet gasket?

jagrjones · Dec 11, 2002

I have a boost leak (a really really bad one, 0psi) and I think it may be the gasket between the turbo and the outlet to the intercooler. I went to napa and all they could find was a gasket set for mounting the turbo for like 30 bucks, where else can I find this gasket, or, does anyone have the part number for it?

-Jagr

greenstreak · Dec 11, 2002

Honestly, I am completely lost. There is no gasket on the outlet of the turbo to the lower intercooler pipe. Perhaps if you explained where the leak is more accurately?

99gsxturbo · Dec 11, 2002

I used liquid gasket available at any auto parts store for under $5. Works great for sealing boost leaks.

jagrjones · Dec 11, 2002

the leak is very near the turbo not really sure where exactly, it looked like there was a gasket there...

-Jagr

greenstreak · Dec 11, 2002

The lower intercooler pipe merely clamps onto the outlet of the turbo with a worm drive clamp. It is possible that the coupler has ripped causing your leak.

Try spraying some soapy water on the area when the pressure is applied. It will help you narrow the area down where the leak is happening.

jagrjones · Dec 11, 2002

Gasket between the turbo and the outlet elbow is what i ment. Sorry.

=Jagr

Zelite5 · Dec 11, 2002

99gsxturbo said:
I used liquid gasket available at any auto parts store for under $5. Works great for sealing boost leaks.

That's what I used for my 16g. RTV Red is what you should use.

houstonECLIPSE · Dec 11, 2002

i'm assuming that since you have a 1g that you also have a 14b. on 2gs the intercooler pipe just clamps onto the turbo outlet. on the 1g there is a pipe that bolts to the turbo, similar to the "j" pipe that is sold in 16g 2g install kits. when i installed my 16g on my 2g, there was a gasket incuded in the kit that went between the turbo and the "j" pipe. i dont have a part number, but it couldn't be more than a couple of dollars at the dealer.

lupe

James92TSi · Dec 11, 2002

2G guys - 14b / 16g style turbos have a J-pipe that bolts to the compressor outlet... yes there is a gasket for it.

Part number: MD189460 - GASKET, T/C AIR OUTLET.

Enjoy.

greenstreak · Dec 11, 2002

Ah, I wasn't even thinking of the J-pipe for some reason. Glad some of you are thinking.

RippinGSX · Dec 11, 2002

greenstreak said:
Ah, I wasn't even thinking of the J-pipe for some reason. Glad some of you are thinking.

You have a 2g, we understand

jagrjones · Dec 11, 2002

thanks guys, you are all awesome

-Jagr

ATKChemist · Dec 11, 2002

Zelite5 said:
RTV Red is what you should use.

I upgraded to the 2.0" 16G compressor outlet elbow when I installed my front mount. When I took off the elbow, I didn't even have a gasket! Apply a small bead of the red RTV around the inside of the compressor outlet elbow and re-install. No leaks, no problems.

Zelite5 · Dec 12, 2002

ATKChemist said:
I upgraded to the 2.0" 16G compressor outlet elbow when I installed my front mount. When I took off the elbow, I didn't even have a gasket! Apply a small bead of the red RTV around the inside of the compressor outlet elbow and re-install. No leaks, no problems.

Yeah, me too. I didn't get a gasket with the turbo/kit. I pressure tested it and sure enough there was a lot of leakage through it. RTV'd it, no problems since.

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