Turbo outlet O-ring

[teemmy]

Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement O-ring for the turbo outlet? All the guys that have done the turbo muffler delete should know what I'm talking about (that flimsy tiny one).

I'm having a hard time finding information about it and the dealer does not sell it. I'm wondering if there are some generic ones that would fit that I can find online or at a store like home depot.


Any help would be appreciated!

 

[0bLiViOuS]

Nope, I couldn't find it online either :/ maybe just a bead of rtv to seal it would work? Not the prettiest maybe but only thing I can think of.

 

[teemmy]

Thanks. Maybe I should start asking people with blown turbos if they'd be willing to sell me that little O-ring

 

[0bLiViOuS]

That was my other idea. I just put on my is38 so I have a spare I'd give you if it comes to that. I'm headed up to the Bay Area next week so let me know if you can't find one!

 

[yirayira]

Unfortunately the turbo looks to be all one part number.
Luckily the muffler is on the inlet side and not leaking boost.
I wonder if there is any negative impact without the o-ring. Thoughts?

 

[teemmy]

I've been running the car without it and I haven't felt anything, but then again if there was a leak in boost I would imagine it would be pretty small - considering it's directly bolted together. Then again, there's a reason why there's an O ring there. I imagine there's the possibility of forming a tiny leak under high temperature and pressure when the metal expands.

 

[gn4rwhals]

I'd say high temp RTV it and get a smoke test done while the engine is still warm.

 

[Garretb95]

Took some searching but here it is. just bought one today at VW, as I cracked the old one.
Part number is WHT006482
https://parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen__/Turbocharger-O-Ring/51728532/WHT006482.html

 

[Supermoto]

Took some searching but here it is. just bought one today at VW, as I cracked the old one.
Part number is WHT006482
https://parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen__/Turbocharger-O-Ring/51728532/WHT006482.html

This dude pullin through

 

[Diggs24]

"An o-Ring used to Seal the connection between axle hub and wheel beaRing. "

lol

 

[jamstonmartames]

I am also in need to this o-ring as it's degraded quite heavily.

I think this is the culprit right? Will be looking to order it from the stealers. WHT006482