Which is More Difficult to Remove?

Bullz_EyE · 12-17-2005, 04:18 AM

Which is More Difficult to Remove, the turbo or the intake manifold?

I am steadily making progress on my head gasket replacement. So far I've
gotten as far as removing the turbo. Whoa, was that a pain in the ass?!
I can't imagine trying to put the turbo oil-feed line back on.

Anybody
have suggestions on that?

Just an FYI, about half the studs came out of the exhaust manifold when I was removing the nuts.

I also want to remove the crank pulley to replace the main seal, but I'm
scared I won't be able to Torque it back on. I'm assuming there's a special
tool, but I don't know if I'll have it when it comes time to put it back on.
Is there a technique to get proper torque when putting the crank pulley back on?
Can I just put it in gear?

12-17-2005, 04:18 AM	#1
Bullz_EyE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 238	Which is More Difficult to Remove? Which is More Difficult to Remove, the turbo or the intake manifold? I am steadily making progress on my head gasket replacement. So far I've gotten as far as removing the turbo. Whoa, was that a pain in the ass?! I can't imagine trying to put the turbo oil-feed line back on. Anybody have suggestions on that? Just an FYI, about half the studs came out of the exhaust manifold when I was removing the nuts. I also want to remove the crank pulley to replace the main seal, but I'm scared I won't be able to Torque it back on. I'm assuming there's a special tool, but I don't know if I'll have it when it comes time to put it back on. Is there a technique to get proper torque when putting the crank pulley back on? Can I just put it in gear? Last edited by Bullz_EyE; 12-17-2005 at 04:20 AM.