i searched...

it looks like i have to remove the stock turbo to remove this... any write up or site that explain the removal of the LIM??

much appreciated...

-D-

 

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c'mon guys... i know some of you out there had removed the LIM b4... any input will do... tanx

At the mean time... im removing the air pump... not that hard tho... checked some of the workshop here and they dont have 29-30'' belt... which belt are you guys using?? from what car??

 

unbolt it from the engine block take off the throttle body at the same time so that can be polished also. thats about it

 

i think you missunderstood me... i said Lower Intake Manifold (LIM)... not UIM...

 

yeah, yank the y-pipe on the turbos, it'll be a tough squeeze and you need to replace the LIM->engine gasket

 

you'll also need to replace the UIM->throttle body gasket, but the LIM->UIM you can keep

 

Why not try the Factory Workshop Manual first then come back for help with specific questions? People are not answering because of such a borad question. Yes, the turbos have to come off.

Jack

 

My UIM-TB gasket was metal, i.e. it could be re-used. Only paper gaskets or badly flaked metal gaskets need to be replaced. I don't know about the LIM-Engine gasket.

 

Why in the world would you polish the LIM? When the engine is completely assembled you can't see the LIM.

 

i have the factory workshop but it does not show a step by step removal of the LIM... Tank u...

it would be helpfull if there is a write up and wiv us people who have not done this kind of work we will need do's & donts, what kind of tools we need and etc..etc..

 

hmmm... personnal enjoyment my young apprentice...


https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...=polish+engine

 

Yes, your turbos need to come off first.

 

tanx... is there anything else i should know b4 removing the midpipe and the turbo??

i might as well check the turbo manifold for cracks and change all the gasket... anything else?

 

Depending if you have a lift or not, You'll need to take off the intake pipes, DP, y-pipe, heat shields around the various turbo areas. oil return lines, water lines...being careful not to bend the lines to much. becareful when you start to take the bolts on the turbo manifold. Use some penetrating oil or WD 40 and let it soak in. Then use a cheater bar to turn it slowly making sure not to go to fast or the bolts might snap off from all the heat cycling and then your in for a mess of tapping and drilling which is hard to do.

Tim

 

in my experience, you should replace the studs