Replacing stock turbo

[nwb300]

This will be my first time replacing a turbo. I currently have a stock one (blowing oil) and I got another low mileage stock one for now. I have a stock downpipe also. My question is what do you guys recommend replacing when I do the job (oil lines/gaskets/ect....) and is there anything I should look out for when doing this. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

 

[1quick6]

Definitely replace the oil feed line. A copper turbo to header gasket is a good idea too. I have a shadetree mechanic how-to here.

 

[nwb300]

Thanks 1quick6!!!! That link will come in handy. I'll get that gasket ordered too. Thanks for the help!!!!!!

 

[scojack_2001]

Use alot of penetrating oil on the turbo studs and also on the exhaust elbow bolts, assuming you'll be transferring it over to the new turbo. Should be a 15mm IIRC if its still original hardware.

Also have a gasket scraper on hand to remove the old turbo drain gasket. A razor blade will work too. Mine was a colossal PITA to get apart when I took my stock turbo off. I used some black RTV to hold the gasket in place to the drain tube during reassembly. Could also use studs instead of the stock bolts, as I hear this makes lining it up much easier. If you use the bolts, get the both started before you tighten the turbo down.

I have a copper gasket on my turbo flange, but you may not need one. Just make sure the flange is flat. I think I smeared some Ultra Copper on there once before and it worked well. And I agree, replace the feed line while you're in there.