An update to my last thread trying to work through the cars (various!) issues. It turns out one of my turbo's is badly corroded and is actually leaking exhaust gas from the hot side housing.. after speaking to some expert indys this is apparently getting common on these cars now.
Anyway, we have replaced a lot of the coolant pipes, and other smaller items and the car was looking good, until I discovered it still didnt boost and was running poorly!!.
Fast forward to now, I'm getting the turbos off to replace them, but it is putting up a fight. Both turbos are heavily corroded and will need replacing, but also the oil and coolant supply pipes that go to them are giving me a major battle. Having a lot of experience with supras and bmw's, Im still finding my feet (faster than I hoped!) with the flat 6. So is there anyone who has any tips or tricks for getting the remaining lines off the turbo? Any tips or advice?
The one with a red box highlighting it is the current problem one, but I think the two behind it on the top of the unit will also be bad. But I need this off to access them properly.
Is it possible to replace these lines, both sides with the engine in the car? (lowering it is fine) . I cannot get this one out. The tab is bending and there is very little way of getting purchase to get something into the corrosion blended turbo housing/pipe flange.
Ive tried heat, no chance. Access is also awkward as is getting leverage. Thought about Inductive heat (dont have one yet) was a thought but not sure if that will work with the pipe metal. I really dont want to cut the pipes, any suggestions are appreciated...!!
Dropping the engine is something I wanted to avoid for now if I can!
thanks
Anyway, we have replaced a lot of the coolant pipes, and other smaller items and the car was looking good, until I discovered it still didnt boost and was running poorly!!.
Fast forward to now, I'm getting the turbos off to replace them, but it is putting up a fight. Both turbos are heavily corroded and will need replacing, but also the oil and coolant supply pipes that go to them are giving me a major battle. Having a lot of experience with supras and bmw's, Im still finding my feet (faster than I hoped!) with the flat 6. So is there anyone who has any tips or tricks for getting the remaining lines off the turbo? Any tips or advice?
The one with a red box highlighting it is the current problem one, but I think the two behind it on the top of the unit will also be bad. But I need this off to access them properly.
Is it possible to replace these lines, both sides with the engine in the car? (lowering it is fine) . I cannot get this one out. The tab is bending and there is very little way of getting purchase to get something into the corrosion blended turbo housing/pipe flange.
Ive tried heat, no chance. Access is also awkward as is getting leverage. Thought about Inductive heat (dont have one yet) was a thought but not sure if that will work with the pipe metal. I really dont want to cut the pipes, any suggestions are appreciated...!!
Dropping the engine is something I wanted to avoid for now if I can!
thanks