Pressure testing turbo system

[sidemarkers]

The only leak I found was between the compressor housing and the center section. Looked on ebay for a replacement..maybe there is a special name for it. Where can I find a replacement for the paper gasket that belongs there for a T3?

[Clonebug]

Put a real thin line of Ultra Black or for that matter any silicone to seal it.
I doubt the little bit of leakage there would make much difference unless it is a drawthrough setup.
Blow through isn't going to matter much since a turbo can pump a LOT of air.

[sidemarkers]

It leaks quite a bit.

I've watched other videos on this topic and they often end up with no leakage.

Here is a video I took of the leak. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYsBUhJQRrM

[petew]

How much pressure did you put in there? Coz if you put too much pressure in it, you're like to blow the seal out.

I'd seal it with silicon as CB suggested. But again, once you've sealed it up, don't blow it out again with too much pressure.

[sidemarkers]

I was testing with 10 lbs, I regularly run up to 20 lbs on the street. I sealed it tonight and will test it tomorrow.

[petew]

I was testing with 10 lbs, I regularly run up to 20 lbs on the street. I sealed it tonight and will test it tomorrow.

Dang, that's a big leak for only 10psi.

[sidemarkers]

I was testing with 10 lbs, I regularly run up to 20 lbs on the street. I sealed it tonight and will test it tomorrow.

Dang, that's a big leak for only 10psi.

Yeah, I agree. You really don't know until a leak test is performed. In the turbo game it's all about quality boost and the quick spool!

[Clonebug]

I don't think that is anything to worry about. That turbo should be able to easily ignore that little bit of leakage.....as long as it's blow through.

Take some quality sealer and put a thin bead on it and stick it back together.....let it dry overnight and boost on.

I blew the boost pipe off my TB and my old turbo still would make 3 lbs boost.