exhaust manifold removal

[baxsom]

i have a leak in my manifold gasket so i called hahn and am having a new thicker one being sent.

i was thinking, do i need any other gaskets like from the turbo to the downpipe
or can i use high temp RTV silicon to make one when i put everything back together

 

[siueclipse]

i have a leak in my manifold gasket so i called hahn and am having a new thicker one being sent.

i was thinking, do i need any other gaskets like from the turbo to the downpipe
or can i use high temp RTV silicon to make one when i put everything back together

you could get a new gasket from the manifold to the turbo and another from the turbo to the downpipe.

while you have the exhaust manifold off. take it to a machine shop and have them check it for straightness. the hrc manifolds are known to warp and cause leaks. about one a month you should check the tightness of your exhaust manifold bolts.

mental note.. you can't use RTV silicon on anything dealing with your exhaust.

 

[baxsom]

thanks for the reply
taking the manifold to the machine shop sounds expensive but i am posititve it needs to be done
i have read a lot of ideas here on how to paint the manifold i think i will try them while it is off the car

 

[siueclipse]

at my place i go.. it only costs about 5 bux to have it shaved.