turbo removal without dropping trans??

chrissheerman · 11-12-2012, 05:46 PM

Alright I ran into a guy I know at the pub we both have D-maxs so we like to talk about what we are doing or planning to do with them. He tells me hes helping his friend who has a lly same as me do head gaskets on his truck. He tells me that they are dropping the trans so that they can get to 2 bolts on the back of the turbo so they can remove it and that there is no way to remove the turbo without dropping the trans. I called bullshit because I can't believe that you would have to drop the trans to change a turbo if you needed to. My guess either they don't know enough about what they are doing or don't have the right tool. Could someone on here tell me if i'm right or wrong thanks much. These guys are also on duramax forum so maybe your answers will help them if they see this post.

**lb7dirtyM** · 11-12-2012, 05:59 PM

There is no need to pull the trans to remove the turbo. Every fastener can be had from the wheel wells and from up top. Also there is no need to remove the turbo to do the head gaskets.

CanadianDmax · 11-12-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lb7dirtyM

There is no need to pull the trans to remove the turbo. Every fastener can be had from the wheel wells and from up top. Also there is no need to remove the turbo to do the head gaskets.

X2... I literally just changed my turbo on the weekend. A bit of a pain but definately doable with the right tools and patience.

blk04dmax · 11-12-2012, 06:15 PM

Nope did mine screw taken off the tranny

plowboy_lbz · 11-12-2012, 06:40 PM

pulling the tranny will about double the time i takes to change the turbo. a topside creeper would be the shit, but i just layed ontop of the motor. deep 12 pt 12mm socket with a long articulating ratchet will do the job.

MTL_Dmax · 11-13-2012, 02:50 AM

You'd be better off lifting the cab than dropping the transmission IMHO, but definitely not necessary by any means.

DMAXchris · 11-13-2012, 07:00 AM

Those guys dont know jack about working on a Dmax. Did this one in my yard with the truck on blocks. lol.

Cknight199 · 11-13-2012, 07:04 AM

You do not have to drop the tranny, it would consume more time to do so... Turbo comes out through the hood, just did it on a lbz this weekend, only tough spot was pulling the turbo out because the lbz air conditioner freyon pipe was smaller than an lly

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chrissheerman · 11-13-2012, 04:06 PM

oh thanks to you all so happy i'm not going completely insane. Just being crazy is enough for me. yup I hope they see this thread then. I in no way could ever see having to pull the trans to get the turbo off to do the head gaskets. One of you even said they dont even need to take the turbo off to get heads off. I would think it would be easier with it out but I understand what your saying just disconect the manifolds. wait??? wont you have to take turbo off to take intake manifold off?? sorry thought typing. Thanks again everyone.

klkgmc2500hd · 11-13-2012, 06:09 PM

No need to take the turbo off. I left the exhaust manifolds and intake runners on the heads and got them off without a problem. Unbolted the y-bridge from the drivers side runner but left it attached to the pass. side and took them off that way.

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chrissheerman Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 45	turbo removal without dropping trans?? Alright I ran into a guy I know at the pub we both have D-maxs so we like to talk about what we are doing or planning to do with them. He tells me hes helping his friend who has a lly same as me do head gaskets on his truck. He tells me that they are dropping the trans so that they can get to 2 bolts on the back of the turbo so they can remove it and that there is no way to remove the turbo without dropping the trans. I called bullshit because I can't believe that you would have to drop the trans to change a turbo if you needed to. My guess either they don't know enough about what they are doing or don't have the right tool. Could someone on here tell me if i'm right or wrong thanks much. These guys are also on duramax forum so maybe your answers will help them if they see this post. __________________ 2005 gmc 3500 dually. edge insight cts, level kit, 235-85/R16 tires,2 inch rear wheel spacers.

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lb7dirtyM Always in process Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Western MA Posts: 781	There is no need to pull the trans to remove the turbo. Every fastener can be had from the wheel wells and from up top. Also there is no need to remove the turbo to do the head gaskets. __________________ 2001 Chevy CC/SB 4x4 Howards Rods,Fingers pistons,Hamilton valve springs,Exergy 100% overs,Custom dual CP3's,Bullseye Billet S475,DTS intercooler,Tuning by Kory Willis Last edited by lb7dirtyM; 11-12-2012 at 06:03 PM.

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blk04dmax Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 206	Nope did mine screw taken off the tranny __________________ LB7 under construction

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plowboy_lbz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 560	pulling the tranny will about double the time i takes to change the turbo. a topside creeper would be the shit, but i just layed ontop of the motor. deep 12 pt 12mm socket with a long articulating ratchet will do the job. __________________ 07 lbz ccsb Danville 4094anvt w/billet wheel, floor-it-diesel stg II cp3, atp tuning, suncoast, RDL uppipes, egr delete, Y bridge, 5" ex, edge insight, EXAXT, cognito uca's, traction bars, AD II 165, banks IC, extra leaves, 305/70/16's, blacked out grill, cowl hood, tough country bumpers Dyno - 582hp 1209tq - SJD, 561hp 1247tq floor-it-diesel (stock turbo & inj.) Track - 12.82 @ 105.5 mph @7300lbs 1.82 60 ft 07 lbz rclb tuned by Kory, 4" ex, RDL egr delete, banks IC, edge insight, bd lift pump w/remote WS, nicktane, ranch hand front

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MTL_Dmax DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maritimes, Canada Posts: 3,611	You'd be better off lifting the cab than dropping the transmission IMHO, but definitely not necessary by any means. __________________ 2005 Silverado EC/SB, LLY, 4WD, EFI DSP5 V2 (Idaho Rob at ATP), Edge CTS w/ EGT probe, LML Exhaust Manifold, PPE shimmed FPRV, Banks LBZ air cleaner, Profab intake, LBZ Turbo Mouthpiece, Kennedy twin lift pumps w/ megafilter, Corsa 304 SS Exhaust, Mike L tranny cooler, EXAXT Steering System, Redhead Power Steering Box w/ Amsoil PS fluid, Green Torsion Keys, Allison Deep Pan w/ Suncoast Filterlock and Transynd ATF, Bilstein 5100's (Norcal), Cognito UCA's, 17" NBS alloy rims, 265/70R17 Michelin LTX M/S2's, Pioneer AVH-P3200BT, CubbyCam Backup Camera, Pop & Lock Power Tailgate Lock, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau Cover, Tekonsha P3 Brake controller, Alphatherm AT-38OD Washer Fluid Heater

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Cknight199 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 1,535	You do not have to drop the tranny, it would consume more time to do so... Turbo comes out through the hood, just did it on a lbz this weekend, only tough spot was pulling the turbo out because the lbz air conditioner freyon pipe was smaller than an lly Sent from my iPhone using Autoguide.com App __________________ 2006 LBZ CCLB DRW Suncoast Trans w/ 1056 Billet Garrett 4094 BTLockup Box Built Front End Some More Stuff EFI Live by Starlite Diesel Fastest 1/4 yet: 13.606 (fourth time down the track)

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chrissheerman Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 45	oh thanks to you all so happy i'm not going completely insane. Just being crazy is enough for me. yup I hope they see this thread then. I in no way could ever see having to pull the trans to get the turbo off to do the head gaskets. One of you even said they dont even need to take the turbo off to get heads off. I would think it would be easier with it out but I understand what your saying just disconect the manifolds. wait??? wont you have to take turbo off to take intake manifold off?? sorry thought typing. Thanks again everyone. __________________ 2005 gmc 3500 dually. edge insight cts, level kit, 235-85/R16 tires,2 inch rear wheel spacers.

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klkgmc2500hd Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 130	No need to take the turbo off. I left the exhaust manifolds and intake runners on the heads and got them off without a problem. Unbolted the y-bridge from the drivers side runner but left it attached to the pass. side and took them off that way. __________________ 2005 LLY GMC 2500 ecsb 4x4 FPE billet S363/73 turbo HX 40 downpipe Grade c head gaskets w ARP studs All Season EGR delete Y bridge. ASD intercooler pipes PCV re-route. LBZ mp. Nicktane Cat filter adapter S&B dry filter cai. 5" MBRP dp back exhaust Pillar gauges and Edge CTS. EFI Live by Kory Willis, thanks to Willie at Synthetic Motorsports. Stock trans for now.

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