replacing a turbo...

[Vendor Defendor]

soon i am going to be throwing a used Te-44 on my car. i was wondering is there any suprises that i should be expecting when i install it? it has the actuator already on it, so i dont have to fight with the stock actuator on a 44. i got a new oil line to go to the turbo. some one told me when i replace the turbo that it is recommened that i replace the metal flexable hose that runs to the turbo. should i change this? or is it not nessicary?

any thing else i should be waiting for?

thanks

-Neil

 

[turbofrank]

Proper tools are a important, flex line if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Where the elbow connects to downpipe i have stripped the threads once.
Just take your time and hope for no leaks.

 

[Vendor Defendor]

is there a gasket between the turbo and the header?

thanks

-Neil

 

[turbofrank]

There are two different type of gasket for that area copper and
composite check in the search area or vendors. I've used the
composite with great success.

 

[TurboDave]

Originally posted by Vendor Defendor
is there a gasket between the turbo and the header?

thanks

-Neil

NO, and if someone hasn't put one on there from before, DON'T put one in.

 

[TRBON8R]

It's a pretty simple swap. One of the biggest pains is getting the bolts started in the turbo bracket where it attaces to the motor. It takes a long extension (no jokes about long extensions please ) and a little patience to make sure you have the ground strap positioned correctly.

 

[equalizer442]

There are two different type of gasket for that area copper and

i blew one of them copper ones in half some how but hey, atleast the wastegate is already done. i spent 8 hours with a bunch of bolts, washers,a welder, and a grinder before i got the job done and even after that i stripped out a bolt that went in to the compresser. other then whats already done its pretty much a stright forward remove a bolt replace a bolt job, no custom work needed but there will be a few bolts that will be kind of hard to reach.