turbo inlet gasket

[edlugz]

I need some help. Ive had to replace my inlet gasket three times now and i just did it the third time on Saturday but I'm already having issues with it. the nuts on the flange have come loose...i used loctite and locking washers and the fix didn't even last a day. I am looking for some advise on what i should do to keep these nuts from coming loose. i have pretty much no money left so a cheap fix would be best.. i have a red top with a stock exhaust...any help would be appreciated

[themadscientist]

The stock install includes two metal straps with ears on them. They go on top of the turbo flange but under the nuts and after you tighten the nuts you bend the flanges up so they are flush against the flats of the nuts. I hope that puts the image in your mind effectively. No more problems. You should check the parts book for the 300ZX. If you are using a T3 flange, check the Z31, for a T25 flange, check the Z32.

[edlugz]

yea the first two times i replaced the gasket i used those tabs...still had the issue. this last time there was only one of the tabs left and it was broken so i didnt use it. where can i fins some replacement tabs...or maybe make some custom ones...?? any thoughts??

[themadscientist]

I have never seen this happen. get some new nuts and VERY carefully squeeze them in a vise so they are slightly out of round. The pressure to hold them concentric when you put them on the studs should help.

[RideNslidE]

you could drill a small hole through the bolt and nut and use safety wire similar to what they use on aircraft, something like this. its not easy but it might help GL.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/foru....html

[snake240]

with loctite and the right torque they shouldnt back off. i would get the tabs, use loctite and make sure you torque to the right specs.

[liquid_cool]

you could drill a small hole through the bolt and nut and use safety wire similar to what they use on aircraft, something like this. its not easy but it might help GL.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/foru....html

this is perfect for turbos..and i have seen it used many times..the tool is expencive but there is a simmilar way to do this old school style.....

( castle nuts and cotter pins)..think of it as a ball joint ...they have this same set up..copy and past and the issue will go away bro..good luck.

[edlugz]

yea ive orderd new tabs and im gonna try to use the cotter pin set up but where do i find some that will withstand the heat

[edlugz]

i used the red high strength loctite but it didnt help i tried to find a high temp treadlocker but couldnt find one in town