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Exhust leak

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  • Start date Start date Nov 19, 2010

SMOKEDYA

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Is there an easy way to find an exhust leak?I got the turbo installed but have a leak on the passangerside somewhere.Kinda hard to find right now as for i DONT have the DP hooked up to the rest of the exhust.I need to fab up my Y pipe first.peace











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permaflex header gaskets, 3/8" wrench and put some ass into it. problem solved with the leaks.
 

SMOKEDYA

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281pony said:
permaflex header gaskets, 3/8" wrench and put some ass into it. problem solved with the leaks.
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LOL not with alumn heads.Plus i didnt use gaskets,i used the copper sealant stuff all the turbo guys use. peace






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hmm.. is it that permitex stuff, the copper seal for like gaskets and whatnot? i've used that before but on top of a gasket..

i still torque mine good with aluminum heads. your not getting that much leverage with a small box wrench.
 

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281pony said:
hmm.. is it that permitex stuff, the copper seal for like gaskets and whatnot? i've used that before but on top of a gasket..

i still torque mine good with aluminum heads. your not getting that much leverage with a small box wrench.
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yes permitex is what i used. hummmm
 

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yes permitex is what i used. hummmm
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i used it on head gaskets for my quads to promote a good seal. i have never heard of it being used by itself, but i don't have a lot of experience with it.

i'd guess that's your problem for sure lol. i'm not a turbo guy though
 

mob

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I have heard of many people using only the permitex, but I know some people still use gaskets. I would try going with a gasket and permitex and see if it seals it.
 

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Well i'll go out and make sure it's all tight.Just hoping for an easier way (maybe a spray or something) so i dont have to pull the DP to check everything.When we did my buddies turbo notch all we used was the copper sealant. peace










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