Turbo removal

[Simons]

Hi, I removed the downpipe bending a 15mm spanner, and it was easy

I did it in two steps

First 90º


It isn't enought clearance to unscrew the bolt


More hot and the second step



And the result was this


Cheers

[Dobby84]

Cheers for that, I kinda assumed that was the best way of doing it. I was just checking that there wasnt any crafty way of doing it. The 3 sprung bolts on the end of the downpipe are pretty corroded and may not handle being undone.

[Dobby84]

Yeah thats what I have done, Unbolted the sprung nuts and bolts, this allowed me to wiggle it about a bit and get better access.
The Turbo is now off and im cleaning all the pipes ready for my shiny new one. :-)

[Simons]

and how will you tighten the downpipe, the "bad" nut

[Dobby84]

Well Ill put it back together the way I took it apart, Ive got some s-spanners now that do the job nicely.

[newsh]

Get a 3" DP, you can do it in a few minutes with a spanner and a 1/4 drive socket set

[Dobby84]

Where would I get one from and how much are they? Running on a budget at the mo so doing things bit by bit.

[Phil Payne]

Hi guys, Ive been struggling this weekend to get my broken turbo off, I have basically stripped everything back so I only need to unbolt it from the exhaust. Any tips or methods ho to do this as from what I can see its gonna be a nightmare to get to the nuts etc.

If someone has any advice then please let me know, I havent got my skin on my nuckles left. lol

I use a FACOM semi-deep socket, a universal joint, a long extension and gimbal-head ratchet from the rear of the engine bay.

[Jamo]

Error404 is the king of this nut, ask him how to do it

[Dobby84]

Well now I have it out and know what im doing fingers crossed the new one goes in with a bit less effort.

[madpugger]

Half moon spanners...

God, V-Bands are so simples

[Dobby84]

whats the best way to bleed the turbo befor starting the car?

[mcandmar]

Best thing to do is unplug the injectors and crank sensor and turn the engine over to build up oil pressure.

[Phil Payne]

Well now I have it out and know what im doing fingers crossed the new one goes in with a bit less effort.

Mr Reeve is now shipping an even thinner-walled nut that takes a 14mm spanner.

[Dobby84]

Turbo is all running now, still smoking but hope thats just the oil left in the pipework from when the old one let go!