N54 turbo manifold gasket installation

BadOneThreeFive · 08-27-2014, 03:56 AM

I'm in the process of installing new turbos but having difficulty with the small donut shaped turbo manifold gaskets. Every time I try to place them in their groove in the head they pop out. Can anyone shed some light? Thanks.

livnpaintball2 · 08-27-2014, 09:12 AM

I think I might have placed mine on the manifold first. I didn't have an issue installing mine.

SabreE82 · 08-27-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by livnpaintball2

I think I might have placed mine on the manifold first. I didn't have an issue installing mine.

I also did the same. You could try a tiny bit of high temp silicone to help then stay in place.

BadOneThreeFive · 08-27-2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by livnpaintball2

I think I might have placed mine on the manifold first. I didn't have an issue installing mine.

Thats how I did mine too. I was kind of skeptical on doing it that way because I wasnt sure if the gaskets would slide into thier grooves properly when I torqued down the manifold. Guess ill find out if I have any exhaust leaks fairly quick when I do the first start up. Thanks.

DietTab · 08-29-2014, 01:32 AM

silicone or copper spray will hold them in place

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DietTab First Lieutenant 12 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manhattan, KS iTrader: (2)	silicone or copper spray will hold them in place __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast
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