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Mail From: "Stephen Rigley" <(email redacted)>

Hi,

I've discovered my turbo to downpipe gasket has blown out.. (the middle 2
layers of a 4 layer metal gasket), knowing that the same will reoccur in the
future I'm looking at alternatives.

I've read that copper RTV is a commonly enough used solution.
1) Is this true?
2) Is it a viable alternative (will it hold)?
3) How much is applied to seal the mating surfaces?

Thanks!
Steve

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Mail From: Rob Ebersol <(email redacted)>

Are you sure you need a gasket. Two flat surfaces shouldn't need one.
I don't run one there on mine. IF you must run one (some), then try
the Rutland stove pipe sealant sold at the hardware store. I used it
on an intermediate pipe to go in place of the turbo (between the DP
and mani) and it worked fine. The problem with any of this stuff is
that anything on the inside that doesn't stay between the flange
surfaces goes to your cat- so use it sparingly. - rob

On Sep 25, 2008, at 8:32 AM, Stephen Rigley wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've discovered my turbo to downpipe gasket has blown out.. (the
> middle 2 layers of a 4 layer metal gasket), knowing that the same
> will reoccur in the future I'm looking at alternatives.
>
> I've read that copper RTV is a commonly enough used solution.
> 1) Is this true?
> 2) Is it a viable alternative (will it hold)?
> 3) How much is applied to seal the mating surfaces?
>
> Thanks!
> Steve
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Mail From: "Bill Cardell" <(email redacted)>

Flat surfaces should not need a gasket. It just adds a failure point.
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Bill Cardell=20
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www.flyinmiata.com=20
www.fmwestfield.com=20
orders 1-800-FLY-MX5S=20
Before you call our tech line (970.464.5600) please check out the FAQ
<flyinmiata.com/FAQ/> section of our website=20


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From: (email redacted)
[mailto:(email redacted)] On Behalf Of Stephen Rigley
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:33 AM
To: Miata Power List
Subject: Turbo to downpipe gasket question


Hi,

I've discovered my turbo to downpipe gasket has blown out.. (the middle
2 layers of a 4 layer metal gasket), knowing that the same will reoccur
in the future I'm looking at alternatives.=20

I've read that copper RTV is a commonly enough used solution.=20
1) Is this true?
2) Is it a viable alternative (will it hold)?=20
3) How much is applied to seal the mating surfaces?

Thanks!
Steve

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Mail From: "Stephen Rigley" <(email redacted)>

so... "bolt em up" is the answer ;-) Righto.. will give it a swing later
this eve ;-)
Cheers
Steve

On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 4:28 PM, Bill Cardell <(email redacted)> wrote:

> Flat surfaces should not need a gasket. It just adds a failure point.
>
>
> Bill Cardell
> TurboDog's Dad
> www.flyinmiata.com
> www.fmwestfield.com
> orders 1-800-FLY-MX5S
> Before you call our tech line (970.464.5600) please check out the *FAQ*<flyinmiata.com/FAQ/>section of our website
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* (email redacted) [mailto:
> (email redacted)] *On Behalf Of *Stephen Rigley
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 25, 2008 6:33 AM
> *To:* Miata Power List
> *Subject:* Turbo to downpipe gasket question
>
> Hi,
>
> I've discovered my turbo to downpipe gasket has blown out.. (the middle 2
> layers of a 4 layer metal gasket), knowing that the same will reoccur in the
> future I'm looking at alternatives.
>
> I've read that copper RTV is a commonly enough used solution.
> 1) Is this true?
> 2) Is it a viable alternative (will it hold)?
> 3) How much is applied to seal the mating surfaces?
>
> Thanks!
> Steve
>