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Old 10-11-2008, 06:58 PM
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Default Copper Turbo Down Pipe Gasket

I remember a long while ago some used to make a copper gasket that went between the down pipe and the turbo.
Does anyone know if these are still made? and if so by whom?
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:53 PM
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Old 12-11-2008, 07:06 AM
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I never knew anyone made these, but easy enough to make yourself if you want some, and for only a coulpe of £'s, just need a piece of wood and some drill bits.
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How would I make it?
It would be like a 3" ring with a tapered edge, so it would fit snug againest the turbo exhaust housing then the down pipe flange would butt up to it.
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Bollocks for some odd reason I read DRAIN and not DOWN, and thought you meant the drain tube , sorry.
I'm not aware of anyone making any for this area, but FERRIDAY ENGINEERING would know if anyone does.
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Old 13-11-2008, 06:07 PM
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What would you want to fit one??
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What would you want to fit one??
Just to stop a small leak I have, i've changed the bolts and cleaned up the flanges but I still get small leak under boost I can see soot on the under side of bonnet.

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Have a careful look at your downpipe flange to see if it has a little ridge where the flare is, as this can cause this, just a little time with a file soon sorts it, best to take pipe off though, failing that put some firegum on it.
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I'll have a good look at the flange tomorrow morning.
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jus smooth off the high spots with a file......never seen a gasket for the turbo/downpipe flages lol. i also dont think copper would be the best bet either
as it work hardens an caracks then falls to bits inless your gonna pull it
out and anneal it every so often.
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