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Offline oceanic-green

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Manifold gasket
« on: 04 February 2014, 10:57 »
Hi, I have bought a new  turbo (Beachbuggy, K250) and when it is being fitted I thought I might as well have a ported manifold put on at the same time (I will be getting Badger5 to port the manifold). My question is, should I buy a new gasket for the new ported manifold?

I found this,  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Exhaust-Manifold-Gasket-Set-Fits-KKK-K03-KO3-used-on-VW-Audi-1-8T-20v-/400322406762?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d3513296a  Is it any good, or is there any others that you would recommend.

Thanks!
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Re: Manifold gasket
« Reply #1 on: 04 February 2014, 10:59 »
Id change the gasket if it was me, old gaskets will only cause problems.

As for where have you tried TPS? usually good on price if your cheeky, and all OEM parts.

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Re: Manifold gasket
« Reply #2 on: 04 February 2014, 12:20 »
Buy OEM gaskets, not those eBay things


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Re: Manifold gasket
« Reply #3 on: 04 February 2014, 17:03 »
I can do you Elring gasket's

For the manifold is £12.50 and exhaust/downpipe is £11.00 (post is £3)
And chances are they make the o.e gaskets  :wink:
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Re: Manifold gasket
« Reply #4 on: 04 February 2014, 20:25 »
Thanks for the advice everyone. OEM it is then!

boneybradley, thanks, I will may well take you up on the offer. I will go and have a look at your site. Thanks!
Mods: R-Tech custom remap, Beachbuggy K250 Turbo, Forge 007 DV, RAMAIR Jetstream 108 induction filter, silicone piping throughout, R-Tech Supersize TIP, 42 Draft Stealth Catch Can, N249 bypass, Ported Manifold, Toyo Sports FMIC with 2 & 1/2 pipes, Custom made full turbo back exhaust & 2 & 1/2 " downpipe and 200 cell sports cat. BAM injectors, Turbosmart Boost Gauge, BBS CK Wheels, 312mm Brembo front discs and pads, Carbon canister delete and last of all, a liquid cube!

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Re: Manifold gasket
« Reply #5 on: 04 February 2014, 22:25 »
Bradley. Might need a exhaust / dp gasket myself. Will pm you when I can confirm this.