PTK install question
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PTK install question
I have asked this before and I am still a little confused.
The small pipe that comes off of the 2 down pipes which goes to the wastegates. (wastegate blowoff) There are two small adapters with flanges that actually bolt to the wastegate and slide into these pipes. I have been told that the small adapter is just a slip fit. What keeps this from leaking? One of the pipes actually slides in so easy that if you were to turn it upside down it would just fall out. Seems like it will leak exhaust. Do I need sealer????
Please .....guys who have actully installed the PTK setup let me know the proper procedure for installation of these parts..
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Thanks Tom Ulrich
The small pipe that comes off of the 2 down pipes which goes to the wastegates. (wastegate blowoff) There are two small adapters with flanges that actually bolt to the wastegate and slide into these pipes. I have been told that the small adapter is just a slip fit. What keeps this from leaking? One of the pipes actually slides in so easy that if you were to turn it upside down it would just fall out. Seems like it will leak exhaust. Do I need sealer????
Please .....guys who have actully installed the PTK setup let me know the proper procedure for installation of these parts..
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Thanks Tom Ulrich
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Originally Posted by Tomulrich
I have asked this before and I am still a little confused.
The small pipe that comes off of the 2 down pipes which goes to the wastegates. (wastegate blowoff) There are two small adapters with flanges that actually bolt to the wastegate and slide into these pipes. I have been told that the small adapter is just a slip fit. What keeps this from leaking? One of the pipes actually slides in so easy that if you were to turn it upside down it would just fall out. Seems like it will leak exhaust. Do I need sealer????
Please .....guys who have actully installed the PTK setup let me know the proper procedure for installation of these parts..
'
Thanks Tom Ulrich
The small pipe that comes off of the 2 down pipes which goes to the wastegates. (wastegate blowoff) There are two small adapters with flanges that actually bolt to the wastegate and slide into these pipes. I have been told that the small adapter is just a slip fit. What keeps this from leaking? One of the pipes actually slides in so easy that if you were to turn it upside down it would just fall out. Seems like it will leak exhaust. Do I need sealer????
Please .....guys who have actully installed the PTK setup let me know the proper procedure for installation of these parts..
'
Thanks Tom Ulrich
slip fit is fine. it wont leak.
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My TTi slip-fits off the wastegates just like you described. I used copper RTV and sealed it with my finger, no worries whatsoever and no leaky exhaust. I did notice that when I ran the car for a while without the copper RTV there was some black soot coming out of the slip-fit area.
