Would anyone happen to know where I can find gaskets for turbo-to-intake-manifold and turbo-to-oil-line for a 1985 1.6TD T3 Turbo? Or perhaps a DIY solution that works well. See pic circled in red.
Turbo Question
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Turbo Question
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In a pinch I have made several gaskets myself using sheet gasket material. I secure a piece of material to the flange (tape?) and use a ball-peen hammer to tap gently around the holes to mark where the holes need to be cut out. It may take a couple tries and be careful not to tap too hard to damage the flange itself, but this works pretty well once you get the hang of it.
Bob
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Gasket in a tube (Permatex, etc.) can work for those. Intake is ~15psi max and the oil drain is at roughly atmospheric pressure.
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Re: Turbo Question
I bought a sheet of silicone 1/16" and use it for the turbo to intake flange on my VNT.
Other gasket material gets brittle and leaks at that connection.
Other gasket material gets brittle and leaks at that connection.
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Thanks. I was a little worried about an oil leak near turbo/exhaust.
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Could not remember specifically what I use so went and found the roll in the garage. Fel Pro 'karropak" is what I have used for 30+ years for things like carburetor gaskets and various other applications - I think it's 1/32 think or possibly slightly thicker. It is available in a variety of thicknesses if I remember correctly. If in contact with oil (for example differential gaskets) I'll usually skim it with good old permatex #2 using a putty knife to make it thin and smooth and if possible let that cure overnight. Have not experienced any brittleness but have not used it in a turbo application.
I've also made head gaskets for small engines (mopeds, weedwackers, etc) from copper or brass shim stock but that's a little trickier to cut. If you can buy the right stuff in a timely manner it's the best way to go but I occasionally work on 30-40 year old stuff (or older) and don't have that option.
I've also made head gaskets for small engines (mopeds, weedwackers, etc) from copper or brass shim stock but that's a little trickier to cut. If you can buy the right stuff in a timely manner it's the best way to go but I occasionally work on 30-40 year old stuff (or older) and don't have that option.
Bob
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'82 Rabbit 1.6NA
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