Is it possible to replace the V-band clamp that clamps the cast iron elbow to the turbo without having to remove the turbo? The bolt that tightens the clamp broke I and can not tell if the clamp actually comes all the way part to allow it to go around the turbo without having to slip it over one end.

How critical is this clamp? The turbo and cast iron elbow sure seem tight. I need to use the tuck until I can get a new clamp.

Follow up- Dealer is having a hard time finding the clamp. It is different from the one on the exhaust elbow.

Thanks,
Tom

 

on my 03 when i did a turbo back system it came w/ new clamps looking at the old one if you brook the bolt you would need a new one cuz its kind of like a "t"but if you brook the nut then just change the nut.id like to help ya but your prob 600 miles away

 

yes it can but it will be fun

 

And you will get an exhaust leak if you drive it without the clamp. My dealer wanted $50.00 for one of those clamps!!!!!!

 

OOPS. I just checked again. It is not the clamp that attaches to the cast elbow. It is the one right behind the turbo and right behind what I am guessing is the oil supply line (chrome).

Is this also a V-Band clamp? It looks a little different.

I am assuming that the only effect of this clamp will be a small exhaust leak since it is located off the exhaust header it is not on the pressurized side so will not effect boost? I can't see if having a big exhaust leak if any.

As you can tell I don't know a lot (anything) about turbos. :-)

Thanks for all the help.

Tom

 

i think that one holds the exhast half of the turbo housing on with out it you could be in for some real trouble