removing a turbo
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removing a turbo
I have a buddy who thinks his 1995 powerstroke may have a dying or dead turbo (describes scraping sounds). He's wondering how big a job it would be to remove the turbo to replace or at least inspect it. Can any one share their experience?
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heres the link to a writeup i did on removal and reinstall for a D66, everything is the same for the stock truck.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...tructions.html
i have pictures in my photobucket listed chronologically, too
Brandon
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...tructions.html
i have pictures in my photobucket listed chronologically, too
Brandon
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I found that my best friend was a 1/4" 10mm swivel 6 pt socket, 1/4" extensions and adapters all the way up to a 1/2" breaker bar. This is for the two (2) back 10mm bolts that you can't see except with a mirror.
May the Turbo Gods look favorably upon you.
Rog
May the Turbo Gods look favorably upon you.
Rog
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Turbo
I just replaced a turbo on my truck last week. I have worked on printing presses for 30 years and by far pulling a turbo off the truck was the hardest job I have ever done. The two bottom pedestal bolts towards the fire wall were very hard to remove and the one on the drivers side was just plain ridiculous. Not to mention the two bottom nuts on the down pipe. It took at least 5 - 6 hrs to get it off and another 4 to install it. And now that it is done I am leaking fuel probably from the pedestal to the block (O-Rings). I had two problems with my old unit, it was leaking oil like mad from the waste gate rod area and the waste gate was gone completely. I am glad I had the time to do it and really glad that it is done. I am about to pull it back off though and find out why it is leaking oil.
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Waste gate
Neal I called it a waste gate by I think the part I am referring to is some type of gate that closes after the turbo to help warm the engine up, is that right and if so what is it called. I saw it there before and now it is just a shattered rod.
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Man.
After changing a few OBS turbos, I LOVE working on the SD turbos. You'd think it would be harder but man, thank you Garrett for putting the bolts that hold the cartridge to the pedestal through the top!!!
WOO HOO!!
After changing a few OBS turbos, I LOVE working on the SD turbos. You'd think it would be harder but man, thank you Garrett for putting the bolts that hold the cartridge to the pedestal through the top!!!
WOO HOO!!
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I hear you there! The SD turbo is a breeze to remove!!!
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OK thanks guys, I'll make sure he's sitting down when I break the news to him. I already suggested to take the intake duct off and inspecting the turbo shaft play before trying to pull the whole turbo. The truck actually belongs a guy that works for him, but you get the idea. What about rusty bolts? the rest of the truck is very rusty and I'm wondering if there are any bolts on the exhaust connections (or conections themselves) that are prone to seizing.
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Rungunner: You think the obs's are bad look at what the E-Van guys have to put up with....Rassel that engine cover off, find a place to put it and then the back of the engine is just staring at them. Even those two bolts closest to the fire wall, right there in the open. It's disgraceful.
(At least I think all of the above is true)
Rog
(At least I think all of the above is true)
Rog
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He checked the turbo for play in the shaft and that is all fine, but the original problem remains. I'll start another thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ml#post6060433
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ml#post6060433
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