The gasket between the flexible turbo oil drain line to oil pan and turbo itself looks like its made of a paper-ish material. How should this be installed?? Dry and bolt it down or with a bit of high temp silicone?? I know the gasket has a small o-ring impression built into it but i dont wanna throw it all together then have a leak. Thanks in advance.

 

+1, I would like to know as well. Mine is leaking and just ordered both upper and lower.

 

silicone is definitely a good idea!

i just use a high quality black rtv silicone for mine

 

Bump for a definite answer??!!

 

dont make me walk all the way to my garage get the service manual and look it up to give you a part # for the silicone.

 

section 15-19

says nothing about silicone. at all.

"install the gasket so that its protrusion faces in the direction shown in the illustration"

(the tab faces towards the passenger side of the vehcle)

i have always used silicon, or copper paint on my paper gaskets for my evos and never had a problem.

just make sure if you use copper spry to apply it while its tacky.

 

torque:

oil pan side-120+/- 13 in lbs

turbo side 80 +/- 9 in lbs

 

HA! im taking you took the walk! Hey thanks alot man...appreciate the torque specs too. Thanks for the input

 

no prob! but seriously i would highly recommend a copper spray or a little bit of silicone.

 

mine is leaking from the last time so I am going to take that advise and put the silicone on.

 

copper spray is the best IMO

 

^never heard of it. Auto zone or Advanced Auto should have that right??

 

yep, or if you decide to use silicone put a small amount on the tip of your finger aand smoothly cover the entire gasket front and back

 

Just so you guys know i installed it DRY and so far no problems....

 

^ thats what I did but it leaked about a half quart in between my oil change. I would rather be safe then sorry. I have ordered it from Mitsubishiparts.com but apparently its back ordered because I still havent gotten it. I hate the dealership down here so I will not drive by them if I didnt have to.