Reinstalling turbo in the car - any tricks?

vrracing · 08-11-2009, 03:59 PM

I tried the graphite exhaust gaskets but after less than 1000 miles the manifold to turbo one blew out...

It was a bitch getting the turbo out. We ended up pulling the turbo to the fender and then pushing it forward, then taking the heat shield and manifold off, then we could get the turbo out.

Is there an easier way to put it all back in? It's 105 out so easier is better!

btw, called Mazdatrix yesterday and next day'd the OEM gaskets. Gotta love those guys.

thanks,

Jim

NoDOHC · 08-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Man... I have never even attempted a turbo replacement or even removal on a stock manifold with the engine in the car. Kudos to you.

I think that removing the manifold from the engine (which is what I think you did) is the least impossible solution.

Seriously, unless you still have the entire rats nest and emissions system on your car, pulling the engine should be a 1.5 hour project tops. (Of course you said it was 105 degrees out which would make anything seem difficult).

vrracing · 08-12-2009, 11:06 AM

We got it done. Ended up taking off the ACV. That made it pretty easy. If we had remember to put the little heat shield on before the turbo it would have been cake. We had to wrestle it in there as I didnt want to release the crush on the manifold-turbo gasket.

So, the answer to my question is just pull the ACV!

Rotary_Rocket_87 · 08-20-2009, 08:07 PM

yeah, it is alot easier with the avc and smog pump removed. i had the same problem with the graphite gasket and I replaced it with the layered OEM gasket. MUCH better.

solareon · 08-31-2009, 09:21 AM

Yep no turbo and acv makes it a walk in the park. Even with a BNR hybrid you just have to wrestle it past the upper radiator hose

08-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
vrracing Rotating Assembly Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX Posts: 102 Rep Power: 17	Reinstalling turbo in the car - any tricks? I tried the graphite exhaust gaskets but after less than 1000 miles the manifold to turbo one blew out... It was a bitch getting the turbo out. We ended up pulling the turbo to the fender and then pushing it forward, then taking the heat shield and manifold off, then we could get the turbo out. Is there an easier way to put it all back in? It's 105 out so easier is better! btw, called Mazdatrix yesterday and next day'd the OEM gaskets. Gotta love those guys. thanks, Jim

08-11-2009, 08:48 PM	#2
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	Man... I have never even attempted a turbo replacement or even removal on a stock manifold with the engine in the car. Kudos to you. I think that removing the manifold from the engine (which is what I think you did) is the least impossible solution. Seriously, unless you still have the entire rats nest and emissions system on your car, pulling the engine should be a 1.5 hour project tops. (Of course you said it was 105 degrees out which would make anything seem difficult). __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

08-20-2009, 08:07 PM	#4
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH Posts: 64 Rep Power: 18	yeah, it is alot easier with the avc and smog pump removed. i had the same problem with the graphite gasket and I replaced it with the layered OEM gasket. MUCH better. __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

08-31-2009, 09:21 AM	#5
solareon The Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Yep no turbo and acv makes it a walk in the park. Even with a BNR hybrid you just have to wrestle it past the upper radiator hose Last edited by solareon; 08-31-2009 at 02:54 PM.

08-12-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
vrracing Rotating Assembly Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX Posts: 102 Rep Power: 17	We got it done. Ended up taking off the ACV. That made it pretty easy. If we had remember to put the little heat shield on before the turbo it would have been cake. We had to wrestle it in there as I didnt want to release the crush on the manifold-turbo gasket. So, the answer to my question is just pull the ACV!