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im thinking they do. as far as i have seen they are single use items, which supports the coating idea. from cometic website FAQ - http://www.cometic.com/faq.aspx Why does Cometic recommend MLS gaskets to be installed dry? Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets go on dry because they are coated with a sealant. Each MLS head gasket is coated with a .001" thick viton rubber that is bonded to the outer stainless steel layers. Adding an additional sealer can hinder the performance of an MLS head gasket.

ok so sealant is like $40 no O-ringing required .. mine wasn't done

usually an atmo BOV issue causing richness and stalling BKR6E at 0.8 gap

are you talking about the overflow bottle near the battery? if so, then you might want to check the actual radiator instead, more than likely when your filling the overflow up when cold, the fluid expands and is pushing it out of the overflow at the top of the bottle doubt your gasket is gone if above is true around $330 for a cometic gasket, plus install labour will handle whatever you through at it

doesnt that mean that the BOV needs to be turbo side of the AFM ???

the intercoolers are aftermarket as per http://www.turboclub.com/turbocars/gm/GMH/gmh_vl.html

good way to do it GTST .. then again, all you need to make is a flange to bolt on a 3" or whatever piece of piping to the std bolt holes .. then just use a sealant between the AFM and flangee, then silicon hoses as normal as the to Dead end .. your saying that the air stops dead and doesn't move when you start forcing air into that dead end .... it would have to move .. especially if it was after a bend where the air would be force more to the external side of the bend..

so your assuming that the air between the TB and the BOV doesnt move at all and any air coming its way routes through the BOV without affecting the air within the AFM .. i see your point but is that true?

want to explain how this works? my thoughts are : regardless of where you put the AFM it reads whats going through it.. so an atmo BOV stills lets air out, the turbo still forces air through the piping to this opening... hence still having the AFM read air flow. so it would be exactly the same if anything it just makes it harder to have a recirc style BOV..

looks a little toasty Dave i want one

that would be a normal 6 bolt T3 exhaust flange .. any good exhaust shop could get you one.... or go to nissan as the rear housing exit will be the same as the std turbo's

thats spot on ... with the welder i use... you get small canisters fo gas that are single use... good for the not so often welding.. and can run the gasless wire as well, and be able to hook up a proper small sized bottle for big jobs ..

the full kit also not required since 500-A022 model will bolt up without the metal adapter piece

big debate on whether it is or it isn't VL turbo dont have them std .. skylines all do .. my thoughts, are if it had it, then keep it or upgrade it if you can ..

that caused the "flutter" or compressor surge the air is compressed up against the closed throttle, then has to go somewhere, so it heads for the only opening it has ... back through the turbo... that moving air is "chopped" up by the compressor wheel of the turbo .. creating flutter as the air leaves the air filter/pod normally it would go through the BOV and get either released to the atmosphere, or back into the piping before the turbo.

cheers mate

not required til you buy an upgraded turbo that ONLY runs an ecxternal wastegate.. you can do it, but a big big waste of cash

as per my sig ... trailer reverse lights with amber paint on the bulbs .. costs $5 plus the amber paint

what front bar do you have now?

Adam, my motor was getting the same readings last time it was checked at UAS.. still makes good power, and nearly 0 blow by in the catch can .. still made 294rwkw @ 18psi

02 sensor i dont think is required for idle, only closed loop fuel economy

i have a gasless and gas based welder .. was bout $550 and it can use either small 400mm high gas canisters (single use) and normal gas bottles and gasless wire. atm im just using gasless wire which is good for using the unit as a portable... can have bottles for nice proper welding in the shed

it should not start with the AFM disconnected

im pretty sure the senders are the same as VL's ones.. but you would have to speak to your mechanic to see how much work they think it is on a hoist you can get to it without dropping the box or anything