Turbocharger Gasket Kit

Is your turbocharged Buick or Chevrolet producing excessive exhaust smoke, losing boost pressure, or leaving oil puddles? Failed turbocharger gaskets and seals might be the culprit. We stock high-quality turbocharger gasket kits for 5 popular applications from 2011 to 2019, all priced at just $83.99. Each kit contains every gasket, seal, and O-ring needed for proper turbocharger installation, ensuring a perfect, leak-free seal that restores full boost pressure.

What Is a Turbocharger Gasket Kit?

A turbocharger gasket kit is a comprehensive collection of all sealing components required to properly install or rebuild a turbocharger. Turbochargers operate in hostile environments?exhaust gas temperatures exceeding 1,500�F, oil pressures above 60 PSI, and rotational speeds surpassing 100,000 RPM. The kit typically includes the exhaust manifold gasket (sealing between cylinder head and turbocharger inlet), turbine housing gasket (preventing exhaust leaks), oil feed line gaskets and copper crush washers (sealing pressurized oil supply), oil return line gaskets (sealing the drain path), and various O-rings for compressor housing connections. Some kits include bolts, studs, and lock washers for complete installation.

When You Need a Turbocharger Gasket Kit

Excessive exhaust smoke is an obvious sign?black smoke indicates rich mixture from turbocharger problems, blue smoke suggests oil consumption from failed seals, and persistent white smoke can indicate coolant leaks on water-cooled turbos. Loss of boost pressure directly impacts performance?even 2-3 PSI deficits indicate gasket problems allowing compressed air or exhaust to leak. Unusual noises like hissing (boost leaks), rattling (loose components), or abnormal whistling (exhaust leaks) accompany gasket failures. Oil leaks contaminate nearby components and can spray onto hot exhaust manifolds, creating smoke and fire hazards. Oil entering the intake fouls the intercooler, throttle body, and combustion chambers, causing carbon buildup and pre-ignition.

Proper Installation Procedures

Installation requires careful attention to cleanliness and torque specifications. Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces using plastic scrapers and solvents?remove old gasket material, carbon deposits, and corrosion without damaging surfaces. Install the exhaust manifold gasket with proper orientation, position the turbocharger, and torque fasteners in a crisscross pattern (typically 30-50 Nm). Install new copper crush washers on oil feed line banjo bolts?these deform during installation and must never be reused. Torque to specification (typically 20-30 Nm). Before starting, pre-lubricate turbocharger bearings by cranking the engine for 15-20 seconds with the ignition disconnected. This prevents dry bearing operation during first start-up.

Why Choose Our Gasket Kits?

Our turbocharger gasket kits employ durable, heat-resistant materials specifically engineered for forced induction. Multi-layer steel exhaust gaskets withstand temperatures exceeding 1,500�F. Oil seals resist synthetic oils and heat exposure. O-rings maintain flexibility across extreme temperature ranges. At $83.99 with free shipping and dispatch within one business day, you're saving $75-$175 compared to dealership pricing. When properly installed, quality gaskets should last 100,000-150,000 miles or more. Backed by a 90-day return policy, 3-year warranty, and 24/7 support.