Timlowthian Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Looking for some help as im so close but now stuck. Im changing my stock twins as the second one has died, i have stripped everything down but i just cant get then off. I cannot undo the 4 bolts on each turbo that attach them to the manifold. I cant seem to get a socket on them as its either too small to get to the nut over the stud or just too big to get the ratchet on after. I also dont have the leverage to undo them with a spanner. What have other people used? Any links to a better socket or anything? Pics below of where im at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Can you get to the 6 manifold bolts underneath the turbo's? If so then you can loosen the top ones too and support the turbo's and remove them still attached (they are very heavy so a friend or engine hoist will be handy). I've not done it myself but I have the turbo's and manifold from someone that has and they are still joined together. You can then split them further as it should be easier out of the engine bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Can you not get the studs out with the correct socket iirc thats what done but I took mine off as a complete set with manifold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 A ring or combination spanner is what you need on the turbo nuts, not a socket. Use a tube over the spanner or lock a ring spanner on the C of the combination spanner to get more leverage if you haven't been eating your Weetabix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 A ring or combination spanner is what you need on the turbo nuts, not a socket. Use a tube over the spanner or lock a ring spanner on the C of the combination spanner to get more leverage if you haven't been eating your Weetabix. What Chris said and also when I removed them nuts on top of the manifold I needed a breaker bar! but be careful not to damage your car. Leverage here is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timlowthian Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks for replies guys. I will try and find a bar to go over the spanner be a bit more difficult underneath I feel. I've clearly eaten no weetabix at all Chris as I can't move them at all haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 PITA to do but if you persist then I'm sure you will win.....be careful when you do loosen them off as they are HEAVY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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