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Old 15-10-2011, 11:25 AM
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Hi all

Does anyone no if the bolt on type dumpvalves are ment to have some kind of gasket or O ring??

changed intercooler on my 99 classic an noticed on my forge motorsport dumpvalve it has a ring recessed in it? is there went to be an O ring?
only asking as cant work out how metal on metal could seal air tight an my scoob is giveing symptoms of boost leak.

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Old 15-10-2011, 11:56 AM
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Grab some gasket paper and make one .
To be honest, if both surfaces are clean and in full contact they will seal
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Old 15-10-2011, 12:19 PM
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Use a small bead of silicon then smear flat before fitting, any type will do just not too much.
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Old 15-10-2011, 12:30 PM
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brilliant thanks for the replies
i no i have some gasket paper somewere.il have a rumage in the garage
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