Easiest way to get to turbo oil outlet pipe?

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SubiePrice88
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Easiest way to get to turbo oil outlet pipe?

Post by SubiePrice88 »

Just like the title says, whats the easiest way to get to the outlet pipe? Either way it looks like a pain in the ass.

Take the up pipe and exhaust manifold off?

or

take the turbo off?

Thanks guys
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Post by BSOD2600 »

During my swap, even with the turbo off, I had a hell of a time getting at that freaking outlet pipe. I ended up lubing up the pipe, aligning it to the output from the turbo, and then setting the turbo into the uppipe. Wrangled a long needlenose pliers from the bottom of the car to move one of those clamps up some... wasn't easy at all -- nor I don't think the best course of action. Haven't noticed it leaking though...

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Post by Legacy777 »

BSOD2600 wrote:During my swap, even with the turbo off, I had a hell of a time getting at that freaking outlet pipe. I ended up lubing up the pipe, aligning it to the output from the turbo, and then setting the turbo into the uppipe. Wrangled a long needlenose pliers from the bottom of the car to move one of those clamps up some... wasn't easy at all -- nor I don't think the best course of action. Haven't noticed it leaking though...

Unfortunately, that is the best course of action. Getting that thing on is no fun.
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Post by Dynamic Entry »

yeah +1

op - turbo off. but don't expect much, it will suck anyhow
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Post by SubiePrice88 »

alright turbo off it is.

I just wish I had more money right now... all this work just to put the stock turbo back on :( oh well atleast it wont leak and smoke

thanks for the help guys!

Ill let ya know how it goes...
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Post by AWD_addict »

The clamps on that hose are the hardest to reach on the whole car. Having the downpipe off helps.
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Post by SubiePrice88 »

Got the turbo and oil line off. What a pain. Actually didnt even have to move the hose clamps they werent even clamping, we just pulled the turbo right off.

Replacing the hose and clamps and a couple other brittle/broken hoses and it should be fixed.


Thanks for the help guys.
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