From Ghetto T25 2 T3 whizbanger
04-08-2008, 02:04 AM
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Then join the two halves. I know it has to be more complex than this, but at the time, I saw it as a way to get better than average cylinder sealing. I wonder if the same technique can be applied for exhaust and intake manifold sealing?
Edit: I found a thread that has good pictures: http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22030
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04-08-2008, 02:06 AM
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Sure you can oring flanges, they do it to heads, though I don't see the need considering people using no gasket/oring at all usually don't have issues if torqued appropriately.
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04-08-2008, 02:15 AM
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BEGI doesn't use gaskets, other's use gasket to make up for any and all differences in flange surfaces including flatness. The problem is they burn out, even copper ones will have blow outs. Some people have great luck with them but on my kit alone i had 4 failed gaskets. The new setup will have no gaskets so it should be interesting.
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04-08-2008, 01:08 PM
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I've always used the stuff shown on this page for making gaskets for turbo systems...
http://heating-and-cooling.hardwares...nt-256040.aspx
It's 2000 degree gasket maker and I just put a little bit of it on any of the exhaust mating surfaces and I have never had a leak once.
I got mine at Ace Hardware, one tube will last you a long time.
I stole this idea from JGS Turbo, it's what they recommend using and they sell it on their website but it's cheaper to just buy it at the hardware store.
http://heating-and-cooling.hardwares...nt-256040.aspx
It's 2000 degree gasket maker and I just put a little bit of it on any of the exhaust mating surfaces and I have never had a leak once.
I got mine at Ace Hardware, one tube will last you a long time.
I stole this idea from JGS Turbo, it's what they recommend using and they sell it on their website but it's cheaper to just buy it at the hardware store.
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i never said you installed it just that it is about time you did something 
If it takes me getting adicted to WoW to help you move along then so be it 
04-08-2008, 01:34 PM
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Also, you probably want to spend the extra $$ on the gates racing belt so you don't have to think about the tb job again for 100k. Might want to replace the other belts while you're at it (with oem type).
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04-08-2008, 02:02 PM
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BEGI doesn't use gaskets, other's use gasket to make up for any and all differences in flange surfaces including flatness. The problem is they burn out, even copper ones will have blow outs. Some people have great luck with them but on my kit alone i had 4 failed gaskets. The new setup will have no gaskets so it should be interesting.
I have also had great luck with what appeared to be a pressed paper type gasket. It was given to me by a machinist to make my first turbine exit gasket. He had used this material to make a headgasket for an old generator, and it has held up for years.
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04-08-2008, 02:17 PM
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Where do you suggest I buy the Gates belt? I just called the local Napa, they said Gates makes all their belts. $53.49 for the belt from them, or $147.39 for the belt tensioner, spring, and idler pulley.
Or just the belt from here if it's not the same thing:
http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?N=...4294967267+787
Unless mazcomp has them hidden somewhere.
Or just the belt from here if it's not the same thing:
http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?N=...4294967267+787
Unless mazcomp has them hidden somewhere.
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04-08-2008, 02:23 PM
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No--you want the blue gates racing belt. Miataroadster carries them, but his site is f'd up right now. Call Bill 888-88-miata
this one that's in Brian's (Tom's) motor
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/gouldmab...%20(Large).JPG
this one that's in Brian's (Tom's) motor
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/gouldmab...%20(Large).JPG
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04-08-2008, 02:41 PM
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Is it even worth it? I'll probably be tearing the head apart in the next 2 years for port work or cam's or something like that. I think i'll stick with the cheap OEM one and call it good. I don't need that baller blue belt, though it would match my VC.
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04-08-2008, 03:24 PM
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I've always used the stuff shown on this page for making gaskets for turbo systems...
http://heating-and-cooling.hardwares...nt-256040.aspx
It's 2000 degree gasket maker and I just put a little bit of it on any of the exhaust mating surfaces and I have never had a leak once.
I got mine at Ace Hardware, one tube will last you a long time.
I stole this idea from JGS Turbo, it's what they recommend using and they sell it on their website but it's cheaper to just buy it at the hardware store.
http://heating-and-cooling.hardwares...nt-256040.aspx
It's 2000 degree gasket maker and I just put a little bit of it on any of the exhaust mating surfaces and I have never had a leak once.
I got mine at Ace Hardware, one tube will last you a long time.
I stole this idea from JGS Turbo, it's what they recommend using and they sell it on their website but it's cheaper to just buy it at the hardware store.
i am using it and it is perfect and the price is damn cheap. will work 100%
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