WW install questions
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WW install questions
I'm in the process of installing the WW, I read one post on how to do it w/out removing the turbo and have a couple questions not answered in the post.
First question is do I really need to pull the housing off seems like I could just unbolt it with a socket and pull it out.
Second question is how much torque can I apply to the bolt on the wheel side while having a screwdriver with tape holding the exhaust side from spinning. I tried to get the ww off tonight but stopped because i'm nervous i'll damage the blades on the exhaust side with the screwdriver. Should I use an impact wrench to get it loose?
First question is do I really need to pull the housing off seems like I could just unbolt it with a socket and pull it out.
Second question is how much torque can I apply to the bolt on the wheel side while having a screwdriver with tape holding the exhaust side from spinning. I tried to get the ww off tonight but stopped because i'm nervous i'll damage the blades on the exhaust side with the screwdriver. Should I use an impact wrench to get it loose?
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This shaft with these two wheels on it, spins in excess of 130,000 RPM
Do not stick ANYTHING! into it. When i was a newbie and i installed my WW i had the exhaust off and the screwdriver in there and i couldnt nut up and keep it in there. I removed the turbo and it went very easily.
The compressor wheel is not the same size as the inlet. That is the "inducer" side, the "exducer" where the air exits is much larger. Look at this page for reference. Turbo Tech 102
The wheel looks like this with the compressor housing off.
Do not stick ANYTHING! into it. When i was a newbie and i installed my WW i had the exhaust off and the screwdriver in there and i couldnt nut up and keep it in there. I removed the turbo and it went very easily.
The compressor wheel is not the same size as the inlet. That is the "inducer" side, the "exducer" where the air exits is much larger. Look at this page for reference. Turbo Tech 102
The wheel looks like this with the compressor housing off.
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LOL I have installed about 10 WW for people... shove a screwdriver in there and getrdone... That wheel is tough... you wont hurt it...
But that being said... I have gotton very good at pulling turbos too and can get one out in less then 30 minutes now...
But that being said... I have gotton very good at pulling turbos too and can get one out in less then 30 minutes now...
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Originally Posted by CSIPSD
I have gotton very good at pulling turbos too and can get one out in less then 30 minutes now...
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Thanks for the replies I guess i'll do it the right way since i don't really have the guts to put much torque with the screwdriver jammed in there.
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Originally Posted by CSIPSD
LOL I have installed about 10 WW for people... shove a screwdriver in there and getrdone... That wheel is tough... you wont hurt it...
But that being said... I have gotton very good at pulling turbos too and can get one out in less then 30 minutes now...
But that being said... I have gotton very good at pulling turbos too and can get one out in less then 30 minutes now...
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I usually have ***** actually ruinning the turbo woulddn't be bad at all since it would give me the perfect excuse to upgrade to a BB unit. But the truck is going in the shopp monday for $3000 of tranny work, so I realy can't afford anything else at this time. Which is why i'm having a serious case of shrinkage.