Turbo Question
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You don't have to remove the engine. Take off all the intake pipes, the y-pipe, the downpipe, and all related heatsheilds, and the turbos will come out. Not a big deal, but if you haven't done much mechanical work before, then you should do a lot of researching first. Or take it to a pro.
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Yeah, there are oil and coolant lines going to the turbos, but truthfully, not much leaks out when you pull the turbos off. If it's about time, you might as well drain both before working on it anyway.
Other than that, it's not tough to get 'em off, but make sure you soak those bolts with wd-40 or other liquid wrenching stuff or you'll be doin a lot of cursing.
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Other than that, it's not tough to get 'em off, but make sure you soak those bolts with wd-40 or other liquid wrenching stuff or you'll be doin a lot of cursing.
~Tom
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Originally posted by Hyperite
Yeah, there are oil and coolant lines going to the turbos, but truthfully, not much leaks out when you pull the turbos off. If it's about time, you might as well drain both before working on it anyway.
Other than that, it's not tough to get 'em off, but make sure you soak those bolts with wd-40 or other liquid wrenching stuff or you'll be doin a lot of cursing.
~Tom
Yeah, there are oil and coolant lines going to the turbos, but truthfully, not much leaks out when you pull the turbos off. If it's about time, you might as well drain both before working on it anyway.
Other than that, it's not tough to get 'em off, but make sure you soak those bolts with wd-40 or other liquid wrenching stuff or you'll be doin a lot of cursing.
~Tom
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The first time I pulled the turbos, it took around 8 hours to get them off. After doing it more times then I'd like, I can get them off in about 3-3.5 hours, and put them back on even quicker. Plan on it taking longer rather than shorter, so if anything comes up you won't be in any trouble.
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