What Have You Done To Your Stagea Lately?

[OMY31T]

looks like im going to go for a highflow after all that. i talked to stao, and he suggested that if im not planning on going highmount in the future to make bigger numbers with the ATR43G3, then i might aswell highflow. as said above the extra 20 or so kw, is not worth it with the G3 when i can have the highflow with only slightly less response than standard, and being a heavier car the response is probably more benefical than the 20kw.

cheers for the help guys, looks like ive got it all sorted.

Edited July 19, 2012 by OMY31T

[slippylotion]

Just picked up the passenger side cam cover gasket to fit tomorrow. Came in just in time as yesterday I pulled up at a mates workshop and had smoke coming out from under the bonnet due to the oil running into the turbo!

If people want I can't do a DIY write up on how to do it for those wanting to have a go but aren't sure about how to go about it.

Edited July 19, 2012 by slippylotion

[Daleo]

Just picked up the passenger side cam cover gasket to fit tomorrow. Came in just in time as yesterday I pulled up at a mates workshop and had smoke coming out from under the bonnet due to the oil running into the turbo!

If people want I can't do a DIY write up on how to do it for those wanting to have a go but aren't sure about how to go about it.

You might as well; it can't hurt to have one.

Maybe put it up on the "Awesome" forum too, Iain would be happy to have it there; that's the best spot for "How to's" IMO.

[slippylotion]

You might as well; it can't hurt to have one.

Maybe put it up on the "Awesome" forum too, Iain would be happy to have it there; that's the best spot for "How to's" IMO.

Not a problem. All we need is someone to do a turbo remove/refit to show the easiest way to go about.

[scotty nm35]

There is an easy way?

lol.

[slippylotion]

Yeah that's why I said the easiest, lol.

Surely yourself and Craig can share a write up on the best way to go about at home on ramps like you do.

Gotta share the love ?

[scotty nm35]

I would but my hands are always too dirty, and the missus won't let me use the camera.

The way I do it involves a few special tools I have made, and also requires a fair tool kit (torx sockets, extra long extensions with universals, deep sockets etc,) not something I would generally recommend as DIY. Its a biach of a job.

[slippylotion]

Or is it so you guys can keep offering your services for cash money to do the job for them? ? jokes

Edited July 19, 2012 by slippylotion

[iamhe77]

Just picked up the passenger side cam cover gasket to fit tomorrow. Came in just in time as yesterday I pulled up at a mates workshop and had smoke coming out from under the bonnet due to the oil running into the turbo!

If people want I can't do a DIY write up on how to do it for those wanting to have a go but aren't sure about how to go about it.

Plenum off.

Rocker cover off (12mm bolts I think)

Remove rubber seal

install rubber seal in rocker cover

Get Fkd off trying to keep the damn seal in the cover whilst reinstalling lol

Bolt down rocker cover

Reinstall plenum etc

Look forward to reading your write up Paul and hearing how you go about keeping the seal in the cover when reinstalling

I would but my hands are always too dirty, and the missus won't let me use the camera.

The way I do it involves a few special tools I have made, and also requires a fair tool kit (torx sockets, extra long extensions with universals, deep sockets etc,) not something I would generally recommend as DIY. Its a biach of a job.

I could definitely fyp...

[scotty nm35]

Plenum off.

Rocker cover off (12mm bolts I think)

Remove rubber seal

install rubber seal in rocker cover

Get Fkd off trying to keep the damn seal in the cover whilst reinstalling lol

Bolt down rocker cover

Reinstall plenum etc

Start car and find the new gasket is leaking worse than before.

Do the whole job again...

FYP instead.

[Daleo]

Or is it so you guys can keep offering your services for cash money to do the job for them? jokes

Feel free to come on over and help with mine; I'll stand back and take the pics...

I wouldn't want to get in the way.

[iamhe77]

FYP instead.

[slippylotion]

Feel free to come on over and help with mine; I'll stand back and take the pics...

I wouldn't want to get in the way.

If your in Adelaide I would give you a hand.

Give me a chance to do the mistakes on yours before I did mine! Lol

[zei20l]

dale are you doing yours at the workshop?

ill come take pics and give a hand if its a weekend im around

[Daleo]

dale are you doing yours at the workshop?

ill come take pics and give a hand if its a weekend im around

I hope so, if Craig is still speaking to me after the 11ty billion phone calls in the last week or so...

Fitted that insert yet?

[Jetwreck]

Sorry my methods are secret!

[Daleo]

Sorry my methods are secret!

Make the owner do all the work, while you drink the beer?

[slippylotion]

Make the owner do all the work, while you drink the beer?

Take notes and pics while your at it mate and post it up

[scotty nm35]

What are you so worried about Paul, it's a simple turbo swap, and don't you have access to a hoist? Pictures in such a confined space will just confuse you more, it's not like you can see the bolts. Just give me a call when you do the job, i'm happy to work you through it...

[slippylotion]

What are you so worried about Paul, it's a simple turbo swap, and don't you have access to a hoist? Pictures in such a confined space will just confuse you more, it's not like you can see the bolts. Just give me a call when you do the job, i'm happy to work you through it...

No hoist access any more as he sold the business, so back to working on ramps

Na Im not worried, just thought some tips to go about it as easy as possible would be good for me and others wanting to tackle it when the need arrises.

Hopefully it won't need doing for another year or more but who knows with these things, get ready for that call then!

Cheers