So I am going to be installing a replacement downpipe onto my '96 850R in a couple of days, called my local Volvo dealer to order the downpipe to turbo flange gasket. They tell me there isn't one? Could this be correct?

Thanks!
Tim

 

Nobody knows if there's supposed to be a gasket between the downpipe and turbo?

 

boxpin can answer this question for you, u might want to wait a lil for him to get on.

 

logically there should be one. if not you're gonna get exhaust fumes even into your car.
im pretty sure there has to be one.

 

Looks like there is one nr 31 in the pic
Exhaust system 2WD. Fits: 1996 Volvo 850 5DRS S.R 2.3l 5 cylinder Fuel Injected Turbo (T5) | VolvoPartsWebstore.com

 

I have one for the angled flange. Its super thin and all metal ...they do exist.

 

Some have it, some do not.

 

 

I pulled off my old downpipe last night and there was no gasket between the two. Even though that's what the Volvo parts guy told me, I was still rather surprised by that.

Thank you to all for the information.

 

I'm guessing it might be that the flange on the exhaust pipe is thick enough the engineers figured it would hold tight and flat against the housing.