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im with you chris, i did mine on the work bench. i'd hate to try and torque the wheel down while laying on the engine. its only a few more bolts mate and a lot more comfortable on the work bench.. and you can relax and have a beer while doing it..
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did mine in the truck, not bad at all. Its held together for about 10,000 km so far without problems. From what i understand, the wheel spinning tightens it to the proper torque anyways.
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You didn't happen to steal somebody else's avatar did you JD?
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I think its around 75 or so now. I havent looked in a while though!
EDIT...
I take that back....im sure theyre all the same....
http://www.xtremediesel.com/xtremedi...ssorwheel.aspx
I think Ill be picking one up ASAP!
EDIT...
I take that back....im sure theyre all the same....
http://www.xtremediesel.com/xtremedi...ssorwheel.aspx
I think Ill be picking one up ASAP!
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I think its around 75 or so now. I havent looked in a while though!
EDIT...
I take that back....im sure theyre all the same....
Xtreme Diesel's X-Wheel Compressor Wheel
I think Ill be picking one up ASAP!
EDIT...
I take that back....im sure theyre all the same....
Xtreme Diesel's X-Wheel Compressor Wheel
I think Ill be picking one up ASAP!
I did mine on the truck and it took about 6 hours. (I was incredibly sore the next day) I watched that video on youtube with that guy "Scuffy". Very detailed video, but the way he did it made it seem like it only took 15 maybe 30 mins. If I ever see this guy out in public.....
Fyi, MAKE SURE you have a 12 point socket for the Turbo, I forget what size it is, but it won't work with a 6 point socket. Found that out the hard way....
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. As for the socket, i found out the hard way too. Did mine on the truck, no problems, just take your time.
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It's a 5/16ths 12pt. I was able to do it on the truck with a 3/8ths drive by taking out the hp oil plug that's right by that lower rear bolt with a wobble extension or universal, I can't remember right now. I had to go get a 1/4" drive 5/16ths 12pt anyway when I rebuilt the van turbo. The 3/8ths doesn't fit into the access holes in the oil housing to get the exhaust housing off. 
. Go ahead and get the 1/4 drive version -- it might save you a trip later. I had to run out and hit Sears the day after Thanksgiving to get that little bugger, and I SWORE I was going to break it, but it got those friggin' nearly welded bolts out!!
. Go ahead and get the 1/4 drive version -- it might save you a trip later. I had to run out and hit Sears the day after Thanksgiving to get that little bugger, and I SWORE I was going to break it, but it got those friggin' nearly welded bolts out!!
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Different site :-p. I liked that one and couldn't find one like it heh.
