Feedman
06-04-2004, 03:49 AM
Edit: - Well the 16g that I had bought from a guy in Virginia, turns out to be a 14b instead. So, looks like I am right back where I was. (dealing with that now...see what happens) The exhaust leak is back, b/c last time we put the lowly 13g on there as a temp fix, we decided to put some Heavy duty threadlock, b/c the allen bolts kept backing out. So thursday night we could't get the allens out to put in my new gasket. I have a makeshift gasket in there now, that is leaking like a faucet. So I need a way to fix that. We started to strip the allens so we bolted the new turbo on, and it ran ok. Two days later, its exhaust leak city. Horrible...killing my boost once again. And now, since it has severe shaft play, its smoking, just like my old one! I think I am going to make a trip to Virginia and pay someone a visit....Anyone interested in a little vacation....? :twisted:
Well...my supposed "16g" came in today (long story). So out with the puny 13g! Anyway I couldn't be patients so I started tearing into my car b/c I have been sick and tired of that annoying exhaust leak and only hitting 2-3 lbs of boost.
Ben (benformulals1) shows up around 9:00p.m and we take off the mani/turbo and disconnect the charge lines/vacuum lines/oil lines/downpipe. Easier said than done. We then start to disassemble the turbo from the mani and adapter plate. One of the bolts gets stuck and right as we are about to cuss it and throw it out Justin (narfdanarf) comes to the rescue. We regroup and get it apart. Once we are done laughing @ each other from telling jokes we reassemble the mess.
Hours later...lol....we are starting to bolt it back up to the car and Jordan (TeenEvOwner) shows up and gives us a break with some toys. He threw in a new cd for some much needed tunes and showed us his latest purchase, his "Supra". It was pretty quick to say the least. He just did an awd swap on it, rather impressive I must say.
With the last few bolts and lines hooked up, I started the beast up. No oil leaks, I was proud, we do good work. So out little venue took longer than expected. I have swapped this turbo numerous times, but we ran into several glitches. I have done the whole swap in as little as 2 hours. But tonight was not one of those nights. Car is back up and running, so once I get my other mods in place I will be a happy camper. I am back in the boost game.
Just a quick thanks again to the following:
Ben
Justin
Jordan
For doing most of the work...lol and coming down to hang out. I appreciate it. Without your help it wouldn't have gotten it done or had as much fun doing it.
Thanks guys. 8)
Well...my supposed "16g" came in today (long story). So out with the puny 13g! Anyway I couldn't be patients so I started tearing into my car b/c I have been sick and tired of that annoying exhaust leak and only hitting 2-3 lbs of boost.
Ben (benformulals1) shows up around 9:00p.m and we take off the mani/turbo and disconnect the charge lines/vacuum lines/oil lines/downpipe. Easier said than done. We then start to disassemble the turbo from the mani and adapter plate. One of the bolts gets stuck and right as we are about to cuss it and throw it out Justin (narfdanarf) comes to the rescue. We regroup and get it apart. Once we are done laughing @ each other from telling jokes we reassemble the mess.
Hours later...lol....we are starting to bolt it back up to the car and Jordan (TeenEvOwner) shows up and gives us a break with some toys. He threw in a new cd for some much needed tunes and showed us his latest purchase, his "Supra". It was pretty quick to say the least. He just did an awd swap on it, rather impressive I must say.
With the last few bolts and lines hooked up, I started the beast up. No oil leaks, I was proud, we do good work. So out little venue took longer than expected. I have swapped this turbo numerous times, but we ran into several glitches. I have done the whole swap in as little as 2 hours. But tonight was not one of those nights. Car is back up and running, so once I get my other mods in place I will be a happy camper. I am back in the boost game.
Just a quick thanks again to the following:
Ben
Justin
Jordan
For doing most of the work...lol and coming down to hang out. I appreciate it. Without your help it wouldn't have gotten it done or had as much fun doing it.
Thanks guys. 8)