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Dean · 2009-06-03, 10:30 AM

I would not use any "spray" or a copper washer. With goop of most any flavor, the carrier will carbonize.

Copper washers may not melt, but the become quite soft and deform at forced induction temps. I tried copper gaskets and they were far worse than the OEM steel from a leaking perspective.

2009-06-03, 10:30 AM	#72
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I would not use any "spray" or a copper washer. With goop of most any flavor, the carrier will carbonize. Copper washers may not melt, but the become quite soft and deform at forced induction temps. I tried copper gaskets and they were far worse than the OEM steel from a leaking perspective. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...