fc3s_gtr

k. this may sound really stupid, but here it goes. i have 88 turbo ii- the gasket between the LIM and the engine leaks. lower right portion of the gasket was hanging out and i ripped it off (about 1"long). i ordered the gasket, UIM gasket, n the 2 O rings.

today, i took the UIM off and realized that i may have to remove the turbo to remove the LIM. i stopped there, cuz i've taken the turbo off about 3 times in the past 2 months(long story) and i really don't want to do it unless it's really necessary. the symptom is just like a turbo ii with small vac. leak. bad idle at like 500rpm

here's my question, do i have to take the turbo out to take the LIM off? if so, can i get away with using RTV or something to cover the leak/gap instead?(1" long along the lower right corner of LIM)

RETed

Turbo needs to be removed.


-Ted

fc3s_gtr

argh!!!!!

thanx

RETed

Yeah, sorry for the bad news.&nbsp If you find a way to do it without removing the turbo, please tell us!


-Ted

$150FC

heh yes
ALTurbo2 and I did that once and we were pissed off because we had to take the turbo off, heh

converted

taking it off isn't that bad, I've had to do it about 8 times in the past 6 months, it's putting it back on that's the pain in the ***.

fc3s_gtr

i don't mind the nuts & bolts.. a little PB Blaster and they are off.. it's trying to remove or install the turbo and the exhaust manifold onto the engine and DP... it's a nightmare trying to do that with no lift, outside in the sun, and by yourself... it's not something i look forward to.

i guess i'll do that wastegate porting i was thinking about. and remove the twin scroll

converted

I actually got it down to 45 minutes removal including draining the coolant, and 45 minute installation including filling the coolant and checking for leaks.

fc3s_gtr

well, just got done removing the turbo n manifold. and replaced the UIM & LIM gaskets n O rings. but let me tell you.. it's not fun doing it under a sun in a parking lot (i live in a townhouse) and the damn GNATS and the BEES!!!

just ordered some carbide burrs from ebay for my dremel.. i got 2 good s4 turbos and another with blown oil seal.. so i'll practice a lil b4 i begin on a good turbo.