Ex Mani to Turbo - Metal Gasket, Is it Necessary?

[REDBLUR]

I have heard of people removing this gasket all together. Has anyone here done it with any success? Or should I expect leaks?? It is the large square metal gasket inbetween the exhaust manifold collector and the top of the turbo.

Thanks

 

[RocketBoy]

I would not recommend it, if you develop a leak there, it would effect your car's performance big time.

 

[MikeL]

if you had both surfaces machined flat, and used good lock washers you could get away with it, but it's easier and just as effeective to keep the gasket.

 

[InFlames]

Yea dude, keep the gasket. Why whould you not use it anyway?

 

[xleRateGSX]

Keep the gasket, it's cheaper and you wont have to beat it with a sledge hammer when it's time to take it off.

 

[cmc]

I don't rcoment this either, that little gasket takes alot of vibration, It is also a prime place for an exhaust leak. and if you didn't have it, then all that vibration will be on cast surfaces, and thay can wear. The gasket's only 6 bucks at the dealer. I have several, b/c I replace it every time I switch a turbo, or take mine off to do something to it. or around it.