Gasket Question

[Skaterkid]

K, I've been under my car for a half hour, and just got my turbo out. Now I need a new gasket for the turbo drain pipe, but will RTV sealant work, and not erode? I know that I have the high temp stuff, but the temp range doesn't look up to it. However I'm in a bind and just looking for info. If you have some concrete evidence or experience on way or the other just let me know.

Thanks, Robbie

[ryanman]

From what I've seen from using ONLY sealant and no gasket is that it'll eventually start leaking. You can go to any parts store and get a sheet of gasket material for a couple bucks and cut out your own.

[Skaterkid]

Actually, I'm reusing my old one, and putting sealant on both sides. My friend in Utah with the exact turbo setup as mine says it works on his car.

[ryanman]

OH well yeah if your old gasket is fine then use it. I thought you meant your old gasket was trashed and were only going to use RTV.

[Skaterkid]

The gasket is leaking and I'm using it still, but using RTV so that it doesn't leak anymore.