[Tzu]

Originally Posted by rooringhusky

Ill check again when I get home tonight..You are most likely right

Will the turbo side leak if the gasket is not there?

Not unless the flange on the DP side has very poor flatness. Given that they are all machined, then welded, I doubt there's any tolerance there that the V band cant take care of.

[BSM 135i]

Thanks for the replies guys! looks like i'll probably just reuse the stock gaskets unless they look bad.

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by Tzu

Not unless the flange on the DP side has very poor flatness. Given that they are all machined, then welded, I doubt there's any tolerance there that the V band cant take care of.

I checked the downpipes when I got home and saw no sign of an old gasket on the turbo side...Oh well!

One good thing was that since one of my Vband clamps was cracked because of heat so I went to the dealer during the install and replaced both V band clamps so they are brand spanking new..

[Tzu]

If its not leaking I wouldnt worry about it. But if I knew I was going to take them off (and they arent there) , I'd still put them in.

[335iJWC]

Originally Posted by BSM 135i

Thanks for the replies guys! looks like i'll probably just reuse the stock gaskets unless they look bad.

Its always better to be safe then sorry! i woulnt want to do that job twice.


i took the DPs into auto zone and for $3 got new exhaust gaskets, plus the originals could be restrictive.

[BSM 135i]

You picked up the gaskets from turbo to downpipe (#3 in op diagram) at auto zone or the gaskets from downpipe to exhaust (#6 in op diagram)?

I'm talking about #3....

Originally Posted by 335iJWC

Its always better to be safe then sorry! i woulnt want to do that job twice.


i took the DPs into auto zone and for $3 got new exhaust gaskets, plus the originals could be restrictive.

[335iJWC]

Originally Posted by BSM 135i

You picked up the gaskets from turbo to downpipe (#3 in op diagram) at auto zone or the gaskets from downpipe to exhaust (#6 in op diagram)?

I'm talking about #3....

Exhaust gaskets, #6

[BSM 135i]

My iCarbon's came with exhaust gaskets and hardware so won't be needing them.

Originally Posted by 335iJWC

Exhaust gaskets, #6

[335iJWC]

Originally Posted by BSM 135i

My iCarbon's came with exhaust gaskets and hardware so won't be needing them.

cool man you should be good to go then.

[Kai]

Does anyone know a part number for the turbo to Downpipes gasket… I’m looking for it in FCPEURO but am having trouble, unless they don’t carry it

[TiAgAu]

Originally Posted by Kai

Does anyone know a part number for the turbo to Downpipes gasket… I’m looking for it in FCPEURO but am having trouble, unless they don’t carry it

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ng-18307553601

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-18307553601