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Stash
04-18-2008, 08:48 AM
I wasn't sure if I should cry, throw up or break something when I disscovered this.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/99redgst/DSM588.jpg
The previous owner had someone else install the 6 bolt in the car. That guy used RTV on everything!(Well, minus the exhaust gaskets) But he also had gaskets in there, he must have layed down a fat bead all the way around because there was a 1/4 inch bead on the inside and outside of the TB.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/99redgst/DSM589.jpg
On top of all that shit on there, there was still a boost leak at that gasket. Took about 20min to clean everything up.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t36/99redgst/DSM590.jpg
Also, I hadn't noticed that the car had a 2g TB until I did the boost leak test and looked at it. So I am looking for a 1g TB perferably one with good seals.

TSi_II
04-18-2008, 09:26 AM
:eek: Dammmnnnn.

lucky4586
04-18-2008, 11:25 AM
wow thats awesome.

Dizmm
04-18-2008, 11:26 AM
that TB looks like someone took a dump on it. nice!

97Gs-t
04-18-2008, 02:00 PM
Holy balls man!