Turbo R&R Tips

[seth999]

I've changed out the turbo before but it was a pita I was wondering if anybody could give me any helpful tips to making this job easier especially pulling the bottom three bolts an bottom 2 up pipe bolts

 

[x MadMAX DIESEL]

Why? are you thinking of ditching the danville charger?

 

[seth999]

naa ive just gotta change the gasket under there its starting to leak some...i have been thinking about a big brother for it though

 

[RENODMAX]

Use a swivel socket for pedestal. If you've had the uppipes off before you should be able to get them off easier this time. Always antiseize them when you have them out. I welded a ratchet to a piece of round stock and a half inch drive socket to get some leverage on it.

 

[seth999]

Welding a piece of pipe on is a good idea I'm gonna try it cause I tightened em down pretty good...anybody remember the size or the pedestal bolts?

 

[hondarider552]

IRC 17mm sounds about right..

 

[JMK777]

I would dush all the bolts in PB oil over night. It always seams to help me.

 

[Turbotug]

The best tip I can offer is to buy a few extra of each nut and washer you may drop into the valley (abyss). It will save you TONS of time not having to search for them..

Turbo to pedestal, oil drain lines etc..

 

[paint94979]

PB Blaster does help... i used Acetone/ATF 50/50 mix and it made a drastic difference, plus its cheap to make. Screw welding anything on anything, go to Sears buy this wrench as it will give you all the leverage to break all the the bolts loose. IIRC it is 17" long and 1/2 inch

 

[Rand1027]

Delete the egr if you havent already made it a breeze last time I removed my turbo, made tons of room to work. I was in the same boat as you oil was leaking from the return line. Also coat everything in anti seeze, so you dont have to bust your knuckles up trying to get the bolts loose again.

 

[seth999]

yeah anti-seize is a sure thing...and i might run by sears too i like new tools

 

[seth999]

thatks for the tips too guys...gonna tear in tonight