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108872, Exhaust bolts: Bolt on Vband adapter to turbo: keep backing out Posted by streetlightning, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
I keep having an issue where my exhaust bolts keep backing out. they are the bolts holding my V Band adapter to the turbo... Ive tried Loctite.. no go, after an hr or so of driving and a little boosting, i notice the bolts have backed out a little, and cause a leak, i can see my wide band ditch lean b/c of the extra air...... The gasket is an "perma seal" aka aluminum gasket.. paper always fall apart.
I used the high strength high temp locktite..
They are a beveled bolt, with a flat head, so using lock washers isnt an option.
any tips?
here are the parts (minus that 90 degree bend)
http://www.turbosystem.com/New_Folder/HEX%204760%20Turbo%20Adapter%20Kit.htm
bolts to hotside of my s20g
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108873, RE: Exhaust bolts: Bolt on Vband adapter to turbo: keep backing out Posted by Ebster1085, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
I run Hahns downpipe with the V-band flange and have never had an issue. I think you should try running it with no gasket at all. This is what I do, and the bolts havent backed out in years. No loctite or other agent used.
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108875, RE: Exhaust bolts: Bolt on Vband adapter to turbo: keep backing out Posted by SilvrEclips, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
If you have a welder you could put a small tack on each bolt to hold it in place. You shouldn't be removing them that often
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108876, RE: Exhaust bolts: Bolt on Vband adapter to turbo: keep backing out Posted by streetlightning, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
My hot side has been ceramic coated, if i run no gasket, i would think there would be an exhaust leak>? thats what im figthing now, a small leak, introduces air for my wide band to pick up and mess with me..
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