HighTen

I'm trying to get all the steps worked out in my mind about installing my EGT gauge before I actually start it.

I have decided to seperate the turbo from the exhaust manifold when I drill. So...

1. Is there a gasket between the turbo and exhaust manifold that has to be replaced?

2. Is there any kind of thread cement on the bolts that I need to put back on when I'm done?

3. What's the torque I should put on the bolts when I'm done and puting the turbo back on the exhaust manifold?

Thanks

lschultz

There is a gasket between the turbo and exhaust manifold but I think it is metal and reusable. I don't know what the torque is on the bolts I am at work and don't have my cd shop manual its at home. I am sure somebody will reply to this but I will check when I get home. When I did mine I had my son holding a shop vac hose by the hole I was drilling sucking any shavings up. I greaded the tap up but still had a shop vac by it and did not have any problems. Theres not that much to worry about just do it.

ViperSBT

According to the shop manual:

(8) Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger
and tighten the bolts to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

Hope that helps.

Steve-l

I just completed that job and it is very easy. It is not necessary to remove the turbo if you are careful. I drilled the manifold first with an 1/8" bit until it was almost through. I then stuffed the exhaust pipe outlet with a rag and taped it in. I had a freind then start the engine. I finished the 1/8" hole and had high velocity exhaust gasses coming through the new hole. I changed bits to 7/16" and proceded to open the new hole to that diameter. The high velocity gasses blows the chips directly out. Wear safety glasses and a hat. I then tapped the hole to 1/4" NPT while the engine was running as well. You should stop the engine whenever you are not cutting as everything gets warm pretty **** quick.
Steve

triplenickel

I think covering the tailpipe is a good safe way to go. Just think about an exhaust brake, same diff. You're not gonna hurt anything.

HighTen

Thanks for the tip about covering the exhaust pipe, guys! That sounds a lot easier and just as good as taking the turbo off. Thanks for the answers to my other questions too.