how screwed am I?

notchnut

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I was just re-clocking my V2 for my fmic install and the little rubber gasket between the compressor and cover broke! what can i do?

 

SaleenGT2001

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pics?

i dont remember having a gasket on my paxton

 

notchnut

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here is a pic, i could not get the gasket to lay in it's spot so I am pointing to where it goes with the pen, you can see the gasket laying there. It is a tubular gasket, very pliable (sp). It had no adhesive on it whatsoever, so it was impossible to replace and keep it in position thats why it's cut, I thought i had it in position and pressed but the it fell out and the sharp aluminum cut it.

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SaleenGT2001

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maybe a LIGHT layer of blue RTV????

 

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Sanco213

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id call the manufacturer and see if i could get another one....

 

bhuff30

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You should definately be able to call the manufacture or vortech retailer to inquire about buying a gasket. Should be cheap and easy to replace.

However, I seriously doubt you'll have any problems running without this gasket. I've had the turbos for my 2.3 apart many times, and often run no gasket. I've never had a problem with leaks and run 20+psi.

 

notchnut

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I was thinking the RTV may be OK especially since the car wont be running for another week so the rtv would have plenty of time to dry, however If i can run it without it that would be better. I'll call vortech in the morning and see what they say.

 

tag4car

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there is an adhesive made just to tack gaskets into place

 

notchnut

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tag4car said:

there is an adhesive made just to tack gaskets into place

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what is it called?

 

99RioRedVert

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I would play it safe here and call Vortech and get their opinion. Last thing you want is to put stuff in there that is going to come apart and foul up the bearings or something bad.

 

notchnut

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99RioRedVert said:

I would play it safe here and call Vortech and get their opinion. Last thing you want is to put stuff in there that is going to come apart and foul up the bearings or something bad.

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absolutley, I'll call em in the morning, I know there going to say they want me to send the head unit in for service though

 

99RioRedVert

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Yeah, you're probably right.

 

notchnut

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I spoke with Vortech, they had the o-ring for $8.95. They also looked up my serial number on my blower and told me it was 8 years old, I couldn't believe it was that old, but so far no problems with it. Thanks for the help on this one.

if anyone knows the name of that gasket adhesive to keep gakets in place please let me know. Thanks again

 

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Sanco213

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notchnut said:

I spoke with Vortech, they had the o-ring for $8.95. They also looked up my serial number on my blower and told me it was 8 years old, I couldn't believe it was that old, but so far no problems with it. Thanks for the help on this one.

if anyone knows the name of that gasket adhesive to keep gakets in place please let me know. Thanks again

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if you just use some petroleum jelly to hold it into place it will work fine... it wont hurt anything. i am a helicopter mechanic and use it all the time to hold seals and o-ring in place for installations...

 

notchnut

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Sanco213 said:

if you just use some petroleum jelly to hold it into place it will work fine... it wont hurt anything. i am a helicopter mechanic and use it all the time to hold seals and o-ring in place for installations...

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good idea, I'll try it.

 

tag4car

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http://www.permatex.com/products/Au...s/Permatex_Super_High_Tack_Gasket_Sealant.htm

 

stangnutlx

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It also comes in a aerosol can