Replacing the Turbo

[ILOVESILVIA(S13)]

Im in the middle of replacing the turbo on my engine because my old one just took a crap on me. Anyway, is it just me or is taking the exaust manifold off a PITA? Those last two bolts tucked down on the bottem near the turbo suck! Anyway, just venting. I've replaced the turbo before whilst the engine was out, so I know how to do it but was wondering if anyone has any tricks to get to those little bastards better?

[slo325i]

Those self-ratcheting shorty wrenches.... the only way i could do 'em while motor in the car....

[Ca_Silvia]

This is why i love my SS manifold. Makes turbo swaps so much easier.

[ILOVESILVIA(S13)]

I guess I'll be buying some of those very soon.

[progman]

no need for those wrenches. It will take longer without them. You have to keep flipping the wrench over to get the angle you need to turn the bolt another 1/8 turn.. lol If you know what I'm talking about. Your arm will get tired!

[RS12Turbo]

is it just me or is taking the exaust manifold off a PITA? Those last two bolts tucked down on the bottem near the turbo suck!

It's super easy compared to taking the ex mani/ turbo off of a ca18et....now thats a PITA

[rico05]

Do it enough, and you get good at it. I can pull a manifold and turbo in about 20 minutes.

[float_6969]

Do it enough, and you get good at it. I can pull a manifold and turbo in about 20 minutes.

Those bolts do suck though and the SSAC mani is easier to take on and off.

[rico05]

You're stupid Ryan.

The trick I use is to loosen the nuts with a full length wrench, then grab a stub wrench to finish the job (HA. Gay)

[float_6969]

Hey, you don't need to be telling ppl about my full length wrench and your stubby wrench.

[rico05]

At least my stubby can finish the job.

[float_6969]

[ILOVESILVIA(S13)]

I'll get back at it tonight so hopefully I can drive it again by next week.

[T-M]

whatever you do, start from the bottom left bolts.