Turbo Removal (need HELP)

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Oct 30, 2007 | 12:57 PM

97 POWERSTROKE

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Turbo Removal (need HELP)

this is my first time ever removing a turbo and i was wondering if any one had some tips as to how to get to the right rear pedistal bolt sence i cant remove the turbo from the pedistal because it bolts from the bottom on this model. any tips would be greatley apreciated.

Oct 30, 2007 | 01:14 PM

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Look here for more info:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/wiki/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=43

Oct 30, 2007 | 02:58 PM

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thanks cuda jim

this should help me alot i think i was just getting to frustrated to think any more. im sure u know what i mean. well thanks again and i'll let u know what the out come of it is.
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Oct 30, 2007 | 03:02 PM

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Well its a extreme pain in the rear, but can be done. Heres how I did it: Lay on the engine, get one of your hands back there with the correct size wrench and use the box side so you dont strip it off. It takes a while but it will come out. Be sure its sprayed many times with some kind of penetrating fluid. I cant remember which hand I used or from what side of turbo but you gotta go in between the firewall and the up pipes. Ive herd of someone using a 1/4 ratchet with universal joint, but im not sure.
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Oct 30, 2007 | 03:37 PM

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Thanks jboard

I apreciate the help, i got the left rear pedistal bolt out with a wrench so i think like cuda jim 's web link said is i'll have to go with the 1/4" drive for the right rear pedistal bolt i will let u know how it worked. Thanks again, Joe.

Oct 30, 2007 | 04:26 PM

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97, check out my post from a few weeks ago on turbo removal/install. i did a full write up. the way i removed it was to undo the 4-10mm bolts under the pedistal to avoid having to the the back bolt on the pedistal with the turbo on. if you need to change the o-rings on the pedistal, you can remove it after the turbo is off. if you cant find the post, pm me and ill email you the full write up with pictures.

-Brandon

Oct 30, 2007 | 09:10 PM

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I have pulled my turbo no less than four times and the BEST tool for the driverside rear pedestal bolt is a flex 10mm socket that Sears has on the end of two 3 inch 1/4 drive extensions. It is the perfect length and angle. You can really make it easy with a 1/4 drive thumb driver on the end, once they are loose. Good luck, it is a PITA, but it will come.