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Feb 27, 2011 | 06:41 PM

brycemc

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need help gents

so i'm changing the glow plugs in the 94 7.3 turbo got 7 in no problem. the one directly under the turbo 2nd one from the back broke off in the head. the threaded portion came out the rest is stuck in the head. so i start pulling the turbo off. crossover pipe is out down pipe is disconnected. my question is how the hell do you guys get the 4 bolts off the hot side of the turbo. 2 of em came off the other 2 are still there and i can hardly get a wrench on em let alone enough force to break em loose.

Mar 1, 2011 | 10:55 AM

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where are all the wrench wizards out there. Has to be a secret to getting to those 2 bolts?

Mar 1, 2011 | 11:10 AM

snaponprofile

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I've never done it on a factory turbo but my banks was pretty tough, I had to use multiple extensions and swivels to get to 3 of the 4 in and out.

Mar 1, 2011 | 02:01 PM

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when i do the banks units, i leave the turbo mounted to the pedistal, and remove the 2 bolts from the back of the head. turbo and pedistal come off with no problem.

Mar 1, 2011 | 04:19 PM

snaponprofile

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You must do the older version cause mine doesn't sit on a pedestal.

Mar 1, 2011 | 04:52 PM

gumboluvr

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Brycemc, there is a supplement for the IDI turbo, that you must have. It makes turbo removal a walk in the park. I forget where I down loaded it. I have it in PDF . Send me a private message, and i'll send it to ya.