How to replace a gasket between exhaust/intake compressors (CT26)

vas85

vas85

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Hey guys :icon_razz , sorry for the noob topic but I've had some oil drip from the location of the turbo I recently replaced two of the hoses come from above it as they were rock hard and also giving out a bit.... and since I have a spare CT26 I decided to have a look at how the turbo's look from underneath.

I've located my problem to the gasket which connects two lines (circled in red) and i'm pretty certain either its warped or the two lines aren't properly holding.



I'd basically like to know how easy it would be getting a gasket from Toyota? and the work involved. I'm leaning towards disconnecting all associated parts with the turbo and taking it out but what is the best approach to this??
 
vas85

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Thanks Jase,
I gave it a slight read, and once I get the time to pull it all apart will definitely get to it.
 
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word of advice, check both sealing surfaces with a good straightedge. i found that my center housing oil flange was perfect, but the pipe flange was actually bowed about a half a millimeter. i filed it down with a flat file, rtv'd it and its fine now. it used to leak a lot from that same place.
 
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vas85

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MmmBoost said:
word of advice, check both sealing surfaces with a good straightedge. i found that my center housing oil flange was perfect, but the pipe flange was actually bowed about a half a millimeter. i filed it down with a flat file, rtv'd it and its fine now. it used to leak a lot from that same place.
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Might sound dumb but what does RTV'ed it mean?:1zhelp:
 
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Kylar27

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rtv is a silicone sealer you can buy at autoparts stores. I personally wouldnt use just RTV tho. I think he meant he used a seal with rtv to help seal it.
 
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if thats just the oil drain port you can make your own. head to the local auto parts store and pick up a sheet of mr. gasket material and bam your set.
 
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MKIIINA said:
if thats just the oil drain port you can make your own. head to the local auto parts store and pick up a sheet of mr. gasket material and bam your set.
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Thanks for the tip! :) appreciate it.


Kylar27 said:
rtv is a silicone sealer you can buy at autoparts stores. I personally wouldnt use just RTV tho. I think he meant he used a seal with rtv to help seal it.
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Thanks for Answering that and to mmmboost for bringing it to my attention.


MmmBoost said:
yeah, definitely use a gasket... a new one... and rtv helps seal, sometimes it can make a good seal by itself, but around a hole that sees a lot of oil pressure, i dont trust it alone.
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Yeah i'll definitely get a new gasket and then seal it up.

Thanks for the responses guys.:icon_razz
 
MDCmotorsports

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MmmBoost said:
word of advice, check both sealing surfaces with a good straightedge. i found that my center housing oil flange was perfect, but the pipe flange was actually bowed about a half a millimeter. i filed it down with a flat file, rtv'd it and its fine now. it used to leak a lot from that same place.
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Never ever RTV the oil line feed & return flange. TOYOTA GASKET OEM ONLY!

You'll be asking for trouble if you don't.
 
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