tools needed to install/un-install turbo?

[Dirtymaxx03]

i'll be installing my s472 and losing the stock turbo soon. im just trying to avoid needing a tool in the middle of this project. its already gonna take a while. so i was wanting a list of the tools required for the project, especially any kind of "special" tool, like a pivoting rachet, etc....thanks guys

 

[TrentNell]

i'll be installing my s472 and losing the stock turbo soon. im just trying to avoid needing a tool in the middle of this project. its already gonna take a while. so i was wanting a list of the tools required for the project, especially any kind of "special" tool, like a pivoting rachet, etc....thanks guys

a pivoting ratchet helps , i have a double pivot one that is my favorite , and you need a very good 12mm 12 point socket for the up pipe bolts , and down pipe bolts , and a very big tub of "elbow grease " :rofl: , other than that most tool sets have whats required .

 

[ecc_33]

and maybe a cheater pipe for that flexible headed ratchet. It helps to take out the pass side inner fender for up pipe and down pipe bolts!

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

can you reach the all the up pipe and down pipe bolts from the passenger side wheel well?

 

[aggar]

And probably some PB Blaster for those up pipe bolts.

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

any dangers in using an impact with a long extension and the pivoting socket??

 

[Bustedknuckles]

any dangers in using an impact with a long extension and the pivoting socket??

It won't do a thing unless you have impact extensions also a regular pivot socket will break instantly.

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

well i guess i'll be using good ol fashioned arm strength then.

 

[ecc_33]

no you can't get to them all through the PS inner fender well. some you have to do from up top. Heat from a torch would help a bunch. Even a hand held propane jobby will do wonders.a good 12 point 12mm socket thats not deep well like trent said will do wonders. All yea, GOOD LUCK lol. The hardest thing to do is a stock turbo IMHO Ive done 4 turbo swaps now and it seems like the bigger the turbo the easier it is.

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

i know putting the s472 on will be a breeze. its getting the little bastard out that is gonna suck monkey nuts. good thing i have a small yet effective mallet.

 

[jonathancasey19]

The up pipes will be a BITCH if they have never been loose before.....x2 on soaking them a few times with PB Blaster prior to removal.

 

[hondarider552]

no you can't get to them all through the PS inner fender well.

I did.

 

[JD4440]

I did.

Yea, but you might be a little guy :joker:

 

[hondarider552]

I am :woott:

 

[cole30]

I know mine were a PIA and I had the trans out! Had to take the smoke wrench to a couple of the bolts so I didnt snap anything.

 

[Dirtymaxx03]

i figure with a little heat, some PB blaster, a cheater bar, a mallet, and 240lbs of pissed off redneck i should be able to get them hahahaa

 

[lotsofmiles]

getting this in my replies