Problem removing my Turbo

[Noz]

 

Scratching my head about how to get this last nut off. I've tried coming from behind it but that's just not happening even with manifold bolts off.

 

I'm removing the manifold, I've got all the nuts off, just removing the turbo so I can bring it up and out. It's too tight between the turbo to get anything at all in there. I can't surely break the turbo down to reach it?

 

Anyone got any advice? Am I merely being retarded here.

[hodge]

I'd break the turbo down. I had to build both mine up in section to fit them. Just makes life so much easier. Just be careful with the blades.

[Noz]

Thanks mate. I'll try this tomorrow. Will I have to remove anything or will the housing slide off?

[Kev.O]

If you remove the oil drain, and back off the bolts that hold the turbo to the exhaust housing, the turbo front might twist slightly. Once the front housing intercooler section is out the way you should be able to get a spanner in there to remove the last bolt.

[Noz]

Good plan mate, forgot about revolving the turbo. My plan of attack was try the oil return first before splitting the turbo. Your idea sounds like it might even work.

 

I'll update later!

[Ian C]

You have to take them to bits just to get at that bolt, it's a right old pain

[Kaan W]

I took my compressor housing and oil drain off and used an offset ring spanner from underneith, as above though just be carefull not to ding the compressor wheel.