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cracked turbo manifold replacement

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 2:47 pm
by ralphb
My replacement turbo manifold has finally arrived after a 6 month wait for the German marnufacturer to produce the part. It was cracked, and although some correspondents on this discussion forum suggested that they came cracked :? , I took the (more expensive :oops: ) route of caution to replace - in the meantime I had it welded by a specialist.

My question now stems from the fact that my mechanic mentioned last time that it was a nightmare to replace as he had to almost remove the engine to get at it. At the time I remember that someone here mentioned that there was an easy way to do it, but I can't find the thread. If anyone recognises where my mechanic is going wrong, can they let me know?

Thanks

RE: cracked turbo manifold replacement

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:24 pm
by ralphb
I found the thread... oh, and it was the turbine housing that's cracked and the exhaust manifold that doesn't have to be removed. Embarassing myself with car parts as usual...

RE: cracked turbo manifold replacement

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:46 pm
by Greg_S
shouldnt be too bad to do. Remove the air box and 12 bolts, the oil and water feeds/returns and its off :)

Greg

RE: cracked turbo manifold replacement

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:43 pm
by robo
Take head of, or undo engine mounts and lift whole engine up.

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Rob