Intake Manifold Boost Leak

[1stGenTSi]

I found a big boost leak at my intake manifold gasket so I replaced it with a new gasket and boost leak tested again and now it leaks worse than before. I used a felpro gasket from autozone and a little silicone. Could my manifold be warped? I tightened down to specs and in proper order. Do I need a better gasket? -Thanks, John.

 

[GMANS89GT]

I found a big boost leak at my intake manifold gasket so I replaced it with a new gasket and boost leak tested again and now it leaks worse than before. I used a felpro gasket from autozone and a little silicone. Could my manifold be warped? I tightened down to specs and in proper order. Do I need a better gasket? -Thanks, John.

its possible it could be warped . did you check it with a sraight edge across the ports before you reinstalled it ?

 

[1stGenTSi]

Unfortunately no I did not. Do they make thicker gaskets? This will probably make me mad enough to buy a Magnus, although I don't really need one yet. Thanks

 

[bsbllfit7]

ever fix your issue or find out what it was???