well i have had trouble with boost fluttering on my sohc turbo so I pressure tested it, found a ---- ton of leaks on the pipes and fixed them all.

now i have 1 more leak on the turbo backplate itsself. i know its supposed to seep out a little bit but theres no way it should leak like it is. only does it on the 1 section (as pointed out). any suggestions?

btw: garret turbo, low mileage. was built by blaast not too long ago



my pressure testing rig:



i know you nogs like ****** so here you go.

http://galleries.nubiles.net/samples...=1&l=1&t=1&n=1

 

here is you problem.
and jb weld is your answer

 

Jb weld

 

scrape half of the gasket you left on it, get thick grease and seal the backing plate. reassemble. done.

 

cereal box sides make wonderful compressor cover gaskets.

 

i think i'll try the jb weld since i dont want to take the turbo off. wasnt wanting to put it on my turbo but i got it every where else so ---- it.
i havnt taken it apart, just clocked it. i i honestly didnt think there was a gasket there, just metal to metal. which would mean somethings kittywompuss with the decking.

im not sure if this is a joke or not but i could see having a cardboard gasket right there.

 

ive made probably 30 or 40 gaskets from that. works wonders in lawn mower applications too

 

don't JB weld it just yet, and if i remember correctly there isn't a gasket at that site.

just take the front cover off ( it's 6-8 bolts).. you should take the turbo off, But i guess u can just do it on the car.
There is a plate with every 2 bolts. One of them might be bent allowing it to not be tighten completly. Or it may just be loose to begin with ( did u try seeing if the bolts were loose?)

front cover ON


Front cover OFF ( no gasket)

 

yeah i put a wrench on all the bolts but they were pretty tight. i'll take off that cover and check the threads and decking. lost my ------ hks filter somewhere on the road...