Wicked Wheel Install
Wicked Wheel Install
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Remove the turbo and install on the bench.
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i did mine in the truck and would take it out next time, also i would have adjusted the wastegate rod. use a HALF INCH impact, my cousin handed be the 3/8 and told me it was the 1/2 and after 20 minutes or so of thinking it wouldnt come off i checked, then it came right off. if you plan on doing it in the truck you will need alot of extensions, universal joints, and wrenches.
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From: Marietta, OH/Weirton, WV
Ive taken the turbo off my old 97 and it was a real pain getting the pedestal bolts out and in...I haven looked at this truck too much yet but can the turbo be easily unbolted from the pedestal and leave the pedestal in the truck?
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Yes, the hardest part will probably be taking the v-clamps off the downpipe and up-pipes. Don't forget new o-rings.
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By using a small diameter screwdriver I managed to dent my impeller, even with the benefit of Most Holy Duct Tape wrapped around it. 
The slim shaft went around the turbine blade. On the bench with a beefy, taped screwdriver is how I'd do it next time. Many good install threads, check 'em out.
The slim shaft went around the turbine blade. On the bench with a beefy, taped screwdriver is how I'd do it next time. Many good install threads, check 'em out.
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I did my WW switchout while the turbo was on the truck, with the padded screwdriver trick, It worked but it was a very risky procedure, possible bent exhaust fins are possible. A member here bent his and I ended up lending him my stock turbo to get him on the road again, fast. I vote removal of the turbo for this very reason.
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Agreed. I got lucky on mine when i replaced my WW due to stock air box wear and tear. I stuck a screw driver in the turbine and used a ratchet and really had to reef on the thing though I was scared of bending the fines and was trying to be as careful as possible I managed to get the impeller off without bending anything. I've heard impact guns are wonderful for this job. Best thing to do is try and hold the impeller as close to the center as possible.
I got lucky I think, I checked the turbine, didn't see any bent fins, everything looked good and thus far haven't seen any problems but definitely nerve racking.
I got lucky I think, I checked the turbine, didn't see any bent fins, everything looked good and thus far haven't seen any problems but definitely nerve racking.
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Definitely a PITA!!!! Those stupid clamps! Hate them!
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