Pig Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Is there an instruction thread out there for taking the single off? I am doing well, 3 out of the 4 bolts are off the turbo but im not sure how to get to the 4th. Do i need to split the turbo? The downpipe and exhaust are off which went well, am really enjoying doing some bits and bobs myself. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 You should be able to get to the 4th one (assuming it's the front one, engine side) if you take the compressor cover off. If not, then you'll need to get some better tools or take the cartridge out. And agreed, it's very satisfying to DIY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 show us your knuckles:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 It might be easier to get somone to lift the turbo aswell, as I found the bolt will fowl on the bottom of the turbo housing and won't come all the way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 You should be able to get to the 4th one (assuming it's the front one, engine side) if you take the compressor cover off. If not, then you'll need to get some better tools or take the cartridge out. And agreed, it's very satisfying to DIY Cool, that was the next step but I thought i would check. Im really pissed off though as i cant find my 14mm spanner. Which one of you has been in my garage???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 show us your knuckles:D No blood this time First time for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Be very careful you don't knock or bend the exposed compressor wheel when (if) you take the cover off. It's easily damaged. "K" nuts have a smaller hex size for a given thread size than a normal full nut, are very high quality, available in high temperature variants, and may make it easier next time. I'll probably have whatever size they are in stock, although I tend to use more Imperial than Metric as race cars are still mainly Imperial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks all for your help! Tubby off and still in perfect condition Now stuck on the manifold. I think i can get the all the bottom bolts but cant get any leverage. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks all for your help! Tubby off and still in perfect condition Now stuck on the manifold. I think i can get the all the bottom bolts but cant get any leverage. Any tips? eat some spinach;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Can be a problem, manifold designs can be dire, with no thought as to how to get a socket on the nuts. If you round one off..... Again, consider K nuts when you re assemble. You may only be able to get an open ended spanner on some of the manifold to head nuts, if that's the case for God's sake use a GOOD unworn spanner, (Snap on, Facom, Stahlwille, maybe Britool, not Taiwanese plastic spanner....), and if it feels like it may round the nut off stop and re assess. You can end up pulling the engine and taking a miniature die grinder with a cut off wheel in an arbour to the nuts when things like this go awry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 eat some spinach;) Can be a problem, manifold designs can be dire, with no thought as to how to get a socket on the nuts. If you round one off..... Again, consider K nuts when you re assemble. You may only be able to get an open ended spanner on some of the manifold to head nuts, if that's the case for God's sake use a GOOD unworn spanner, (Snap on, Facom, Stahlwille, maybe Britool, not Taiwanese plastic spanner....), and if it feels like it may round the nut off stop and re assess. You can end up pulling the engine and taking a miniature die grinder with a cut off wheel in an arbour to the nuts when things like this go awry. I couldnt find my 14mm halfords professional so was using a chocolate spanner. Glad i asked for advise! step one, new spanner to complete my old collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Have you tried a crows foot spanner yet Jon? After struggling with poor quality spanners in the past, with these it's essential to use a high quality one like those Chris listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 When you get it off K nuts will allow a 12 mm spanner, which may well allow you to use a ring spanner, which will let you get about 6 to 10 times more torque on the nut without slipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) http://www.tong-yan.com/En/manage123/jksm_upfile/200887100140.jpg Odd things, how do they work? Will these do the trick? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Crows-Foot-Spanner-Set-10pc-Metric-AK598-Sealey_W0QQitemZ300339219985QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item45ed9cce11 I couldnt see better quality metric ones. Edited November 2, 2009 by Pig (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 They aren't K nuts, they are some weird self locking nut. Here's a K nut: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 They aren't K nuts, they are some weird self locking nut. Here's a K nut: Thats what i had on. Maybe thats why i found it reasonably easy. (apart from the last one) Just managed it tonight thanks to the crow foot spanners (thanks for the advise) It was VERY close to rounding off, one corner was completly gone. Manifold now off, wastegate separated so almost there. Then the tuff part, ignoring the car whilst i do the 2cv..... want to do the supra now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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