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**jrbisig** · **exhaust leak**

Is it common on these cars to see an exhaust leak at the manifold where the turbo bolts up? I think I may have a small leak there. Why didn't dodge use a gasket there? Oh well.

A89aries · 01-08-2006, 06:31 PM

yes, a gasket would just burn/wear out. Mine has a terrible leak from there and I think iv finally had enough and am going to fix it next week. Your left with the decision to remove the turbo on its own (what im going for because I don't want to blow $100 on new bolts and HG.) or pull the head. It might take a bit longer but im hoping it works out ok. Im doing the job on an 86 T1 GTS with log intake. I have my FSM at my side and it has step by step procedures for turbo removal with engine in car.

shelbyz2342 · 01-08-2006, 09:30 PM

not uncommon, i've even seen the manifold being cracked on the turbo flange.also check the manifold over closely, i've seen them crack and get holes in numerous other places.
i know most wouldn't want to spend the money for a head gasket and bolts but most of the time you'll find the exhaust manifold bolts to be a real pain in the butt so save yourself and take the head off.it makes the job much easier.

Aaron

shelbyplaya · 01-09-2006, 12:09 AM

i had the same problum, i had a 1cm long drack in mine that pushed the turbo away from it (onley a cuple mm). but it was enough to me annoying to the point where i just changed the manifold.

shelbyz2342 · 01-09-2006, 09:40 AM

well not only is it annoying your losing power, so it turns into a must fix

A89aries · 11:36 PM

Well, going to be doing this tuesday *groan* Im really fighting between pulling the head or not. I think what im going to do is try and pull the turbo and if worst comes to worst and I have to pull the ehad, I will. As far as im concerned $100 is about 12 hours at work so if its anything under that il have not lost money lol.

nvr2old · 01-13-2006, 08:09 AM

On the TD Spitfire I had 2 cracks in the manifold, a gap at the flange and a bad leak at the manifold gasket. All of these are currently being addressed. As far as a gasket for the turbo to the manifold there is a stainless steel "crush" gasket that will take care of very minor, <1/64, gaps. I got one from Turbonetics last week. This along with a MAJOR boost leak in the intercooler explains all of the problems I had building and keeping boost.