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Old 17-09-2008, 01:51 PM
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so this is just related to tomei gear from the looks of it my problem might be seperate... or just me
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Had exactly the same issue with my GT Spec headers Ed!

Took it to Mettams and they put a new gasket in for me(yesterday)... only hassle is the gasket is a really weird size, so they didnt have one that fit perfectly!?... but, it seems to be working fine for now, so I'll see how it goes!
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Would be interested if anyone knows where to get the GT Spec gasket's from as I will buy one if I can in case this one lets go!
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I'll investigate this first then, hopefully its just this... Joe you were on the right track.
Ha ha bingo!

Only reason I knew, is because the exact same thing happened to me a few years ago when had a new up-pipe fitted to my stock exhaust manifold. We fixed it by having the flanges machined and a new gasket fitted
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Old 17-09-2008, 02:35 PM
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use good qaulity gaskets to prevent this from happening again
Noted, but would've thought the ones in the Tomei kit would be quality enough.
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Old 17-09-2008, 02:36 PM
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Cheers Jimmy, Joe... you guys are just way to sexy...
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Old 17-09-2008, 02:46 PM
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Guess I'm going to the machine shop before installing mine!
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Old 17-09-2008, 03:23 PM
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Guess it would be a good idea, but I'll repost again once the actual problem has been identified. The cars in for a service on Monday...
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Old 17-09-2008, 06:11 PM
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Its not a crack, its the gasket to the up pipe that is leaking They do that... if u look at the up pipe flange for some reason it is un even. Get it machined flat and replace the gasket with another and it'll never happen again... Some people have problems all the time and then u get others who don't. But yes it is a common problem.
Same thing happened to me last month. Gasket replaced - no issues. Not too expensive fix either. I'd probably wait until next service and save some labour costs.
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just out of interest, check the rest of the system to make sure that the box(s) arn't partially blocked. Had it on a RS Cosworth before where the rear box collapsed inside, creating slightly more back pressure than the front pipe gasket could handle. (mind you, the guy was pushing 550+ BHP!)

Just a thought....
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