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hey all... finaly got off my ass and did somthing bout my custom turbo that vents to atmosphere! lol... the gaskets were shagged and sounded like a tractor! many will agree!

today we got all the cooler, intake and other pipes out the way. took out the 1st turbos manifold bolts, and some of the 2nd, the front pipe, and unbolted the turbo to manifold bolts... the coolant and oil lines (2 of each..)of the 1st turbo... how ever the turbo still wouldnt come off the manifold... there was sum heat sheild underneath the turbo that gave us a little bit more movement but not all thats left in the way is the o2 sensor.

it ended up being a missing bolt on the front dump, loose rear dump bolts, and a few other loose ones aswell! is there any other hints any wants to share :) its actualy not that hard once you start going tho i spose!

thanx guys!

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my only tip, dont snap a turbo stud!

its one big headf**k to get it drilled out, you gotta make nuff room there

for captain thread to get his drill in!

never want to go there again lol

wasnt a fun way to spend my 21st thats for sure :)

good luck!

if ya need a hand let me know

im still stuffed after the turbo install, seems Ive pinched the sciatic nerve so the past few weeks I havent been able to sit down for longer than half-hour.

sore and stiff :D

good luck & have fun !

cheffs at work today but once i get hone think ill do some more.... rather tired after getting home at 4.30am dono how im on here this early truth be known. At the girlfriends place sitting in her bed on SAU on her laptop and no whining :D think shes keeper :D

Ok so I managed to get both turbos out thisarvo. What a Cun& of a job.

Pretty sure ive found whats making cheffs car sound like a tractor. No bolts holding the rear turbo's dump onto the turbo would have alot to do with it id say :blink: The gasket in the join or what resembles as "gasket"is also well rooted. Apart from that the other gaskets look fine. Will admit most things were fairly loose. The oil line on the rear turbo (not the metal one) was so loose and looks like its been leaking :P. The rear turbo on removal of the induction pipe prob had 5ml of oil sitting in it just infront of the fins. Is this an issue? Their is next to no shaft play in either turbos.

Cant wait to get back in their and put it all back together :S NOT! haha im at work tomorrow so adam can do it :blush:

Ok so I managed to get both turbos out thisarvo. What a Cun& of a job.

Pretty sure ive found whats making cheffs car sound like a tractor. No bolts holding the rear turbo's dump onto the turbo would have alot to do with it id say :( The gasket in the join or what resembles as "gasket"is also well rooted. Apart from that the other gaskets look fine. Will admit most things were fairly loose. The oil line on the rear turbo (not the metal one) was so loose and looks like its been leaking :happy: . The rear turbo on removal of the induction pipe prob had 5ml of oil sitting in it just infront of the fins. Is this an issue? Their is next to no shaft play in either turbos.

Cant wait to get back in their and put it all back together :S NOT! haha im at work tomorrow so adam can do it :(

I would say that there is certainly a chance that the rear turbo needs a new compressor seal - Adam might be well advised to have them both rebuilt while they're off...

I would say that there is certainly a chance that the rear turbo needs a new compressor seal - Adam might be well advised to have them both rebuilt while they're off...

ben i havnt got much experience in this kinda stuff. how expensive is this kinda job? im not going to to to crazy on it with mods... all shes guna get is the safc2 EBC 11psi im thinking... tuned and an exhaust.... its not going to be worked hard. having said that what could happen if the seal fully shags it self. and can i see how bad it is by looking or doing somthing :S....

If you're serious about not modifying the car much, then a rebuild of what you've got would be the cheapest 'new' option.

Speak to Bill @ ATS on Marion Road for a quote

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