Manifold To Turbo Gasket?

[JamieB]

Hi all,

I know htis has probably been covered approx 19462 times but here it goes.

I have developed an exhaust leak around the turbocharger area + snapped studs So I will be replacing all studs and gaskets.

Im aware that ford didnt install a gasket between Manifold and Turbo however is the general census for or agains this?

I know the turbo and manifold flange are machined flat so they should seal, however after 200k is it possible for warpage to occur?

If this machined seal is so great then why is it not used from block to manifold or turbo to dump pipe?

The only Con I can think of agianst installing a crush gasket is once the nuts have loosened off the gasket would require replacing, so frequently checking nut torque would be manditory.

Also does anybody have any tips/tricks or things to look out for while doing this repair?

Cliffs:

-Should I fit gasket between turbo and manifold?

Cheers

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yes. Also fit a set of Anchorlox or Nordloc's to the mounting studs.

[JETURBO]

Dude is rocking the cliffys again

[Ralph Wiggum]

Cliff Notes for Mod

[JamieB]

Haha if cliffs help to get replies then the cliffys will stay

Parts ordered so hopefully have a job for next weekend

[Ralph Wiggum]

Cliff notes:

I am a big fan of cliff notes

[jas98]

I brought a gasket for mine and some sonic studs and nuts...then when I was installing it I relised that the studs were not long enough when the gasket was installed so I just left the gasket off and all seems good...mines done 238 000ks...