Gtr Twin Turbo Removal

[mico]

I thought they were pretty damn easy !!

[macautomotive]

It can be done in the car and works without issue. How is it anymore thorough? Totally unnecessary to remove the engine!

Because you can get better access and actually complete the job without needing 2 appointments at the chiropractic afterwards.

[Buraz]

Iv done them 3 times so far and seriously removing an engine is a total overkill. No need for it at all, iv also found them relatively easy to do.

[macautomotive]

I have done it both ways more than once and i much prefer to pull engine UNLESS it has a shit load extra aftermarket gauges, cooler etc etc. I guess you guys want to do everything yourselves to save money and that's ok, but if im gonna put my name on the work i do on your pride and joy as a paying customer, then it gets done my way. How do you go checking the lines on the back around the head? sure would hate to take someones money and have them come back in a week because of a water leak that you missed because you took a short cut

[Hadouken]

Because you can get better access and actually complete the job without needing 2 appointments at the chiropractic afterwards.

Lol that's what being a mechanic is all about.

Don't have to pull the motor. Just chanel your inner japanese and you will get it done.

[macautomotive]

Yeah i know you dont have to but my inner japenese helpers say far out not again!! Lol

[niZmO_Man]

I pulled the rear turbo off my car twice, second time was way faster. No issues with coolant lines and what not.

#backyardmechanic

[dunnman99]

Well I am about to embark on this fun trip to hell.

I am having a bit of a spinup hesitation on one of my newly rebuilt turbos (the rear one).  I have 2 new turbos in a box awaiting installation.  I have full tubular headers, and dumps installed already so I am thinking space will be at premium.  I am not planning to pull the engine but I am planning 3-4 days to do it.  I have new braided lines just incase inthe hard lines don't fit just right.

I am going to also take the opportunity to wrap the y-pipe and dumps as well and install turbo blankets while everything is taken apart.

 

I have no shop manuals or instructions, so I am relying on the good ole internet for any tips.

 

Edited August 7, 2017 by dunnman99
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[dunnman99]

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

[niZmO_Man]

I bought short/stumpy ring/C spanners, helps with taking the dump pipe off.
Rest is fiddly and slow, but doable within a day.

Remember to take the water lines out first.

[r32-25t]

The dump pipes come out with the turbos

[GTSBoy]

Here's me thinking that the title of this thread was merely the "New SAU.com standard advice for GTR owners".

That being "Go big single".

[niZmO_Man]

4 hours ago, r32-25t said:

The dump pipes come out with the turbos

To remove the rear turbo, I found it easier to remove the front and dump pipes. But it was more of an exploratory venture than a quick remove-to-replace-gasket job.

[r32-25t]

 

5 minutes ago, niZmO_Man said:

To remove the rear turbo, I found it easier to remove the front and dump pipes. But it was more of an exploratory venture than a quick remove-to-replace-gasket job.

I remove the front pipes to give extra room but dumps stay on

[dunnman99]

Thank you, I guess I should have been more specific this is on an R33 Vspec RB26DETT.

I am planning to remove all intake pieces a day early and then start on exchanging the turbos the following day.  One day for y-pipe removal and wrapping and one day for reassembly.

Thanks, keep the tips coming.  I am building a tip list.  If I have the time, I will attempt to build a tutorial with key operational pics.

 

Cheers,