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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Default Do I need specific bolts for the turbo/manifold?

I bought a used turbo and used manifold and they didn't come with bolts or gaskets. Can I use any bolts from a hardware/car parts store, or do I need specific ones that may handle the heat better?? Also, where's a good place to buy the gaskets? I can't find the gaskets without buying another flange with it....
Old May 29, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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take the mani to home depot. try using m8x1.5 bolts. those should work. if not, keep trying different sizes till you find the right size. use lock washers as well. as for as the gasket goes, here is a link.

http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant...egory_Code=GSK
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Thx, will I need to rub loctite on the threads or will regular bolts hold?
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Thx, will I need to rub loctite on the threads or will regular bolts hold?
thats what the lock washers are for.
Old May 29, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Cometic gaskets!!!
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Well just inquiring do you have all the parts for the kit or just the mani and turbo? Sounds like your just starting to piece together a kit.
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Just starting to piece it together, but want to get everything small lined up like bolts and gaskets so i dont start the install and then something small stops me lol I'm getting the downpipe next but I don't know which one to get or which one fits length-wise.
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Grade 8 steel bolts will never fail you.
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That's what I got :-) now I just need the gaskets!!
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