Advice for removing stock turbo?

Too Many Projects · 11-28-2012, 01:21 PM

I've done a lot of searching but no luck. I'm removing the turbo & everything is going as expected except for one thing, the 18mm bolts that mount the pedestal to the block. Specifically the left side (driver) closest to the front of the vehicle.
I'm at a loss for how to access it. I'm plenty experienced & have nearly any tool you could ever need but this ones got me a little frustrated! I know Its been done by many!
Any suggestions?

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travis06lly · 11-28-2012, 01:24 PM

Are you talking about the 3 or 4 bolts that hold the whole turbo on? All u need is a wobble socket and a pretty big extention, Thats all i needed to take mine off. They are a pain

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**gmctruck44** · 11-28-2012, 01:28 PM

A swivel and a wobble extension helps and that's the best way I have found. In the mean time a challenge like this is a good time for a beer break!

**TDFDiesel** · 11-28-2012, 01:41 PM

As I recall we accomplished it with an extension and wobbly as well, it is a PITA and doesn't look like it's possible to do. A few beer breaks and you'll get it off.

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Too Many Projects · 11-28-2012, 01:56 PM

Those are the ones. That's pretty much what was figuring but damn it sure doesn't seem like that will even get in there. I was just hoping I was being a dumb ass and over looking some obvious solution.
Plenty of beer breaks have already been in order...you get sore real quick climbing in & out of the engine compartment of a truck on 40's. Thanks guys!

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**lutzjk913** · 11-28-2012, 02:19 PM

What are you installing on it?

**lutzjk913** · 11-28-2012, 02:22 PM

Nevermind, saw you was installing a batmowheel in my black Friday thread.

Too Many Projects · 11-28-2012, 02:26 PM

Got it! It actually wasn't bad, just had to get a mirror out so I could actually see it! Guess I just needed to talk it through outloud

Yeah, it's gonna get a Batmo, but for now I'm pulling it out to remove the right side head.

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**lutzjk913** · 11-28-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

Got it! It actually wasn't bad, just had to get a mirror out so I could actually see it! Guess I just needed to talk it through outloud

Yeah, it's gonna get a Batmo, but for now I'm pulling it out to remove the right side head.

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Damn, you pulling the head bc the glow plug issue? Why did it break?

Too Many Projects · 11-28-2012, 02:47 PM

Yup, sucks! I spent two whole days trying everything possible to get it out with no luck. I even ground up the end of my snap on borescope so that it would fit down the injector hole!
Pretty sure the end of it swelled so when I backed it out the tip got stuck & broke off the last 1/2". Bitch of it is I was just pulling it out to bench test it to verify that my glow plug controller was malfunctioning.
I only decided to do the batmowheel because I was tearing it all down anyway. Maybe just to make myself feel like I'm doing all this work for a reason that isn't so lame

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11-28-2012, 01:21 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
Too Many Projects Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 331	Advice for removing stock turbo? I've done a lot of searching but no luck. I'm removing the turbo & everything is going as expected except for one thing, the 18mm bolts that mount the pedestal to the block. Specifically the left side (driver) closest to the front of the vehicle. I'm at a loss for how to access it. I'm plenty experienced & have nearly any tool you could ever need but this ones got me a little frustrated! I know Its been done by many! Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ '07.5 CC/LB LTZ 11" CST lift w/ Fox 2.0's 40" Toyo M/Ts on 20" BMF SOTAs Extra Large Fender Mod! Batmowheel 4" RBP turbo back DPF delete Amp steps EFI Live tuned CST Tie Rods Transgo jr & TCS torque converter Custom traction bars

11-28-2012, 01:24 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
travis06lly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dumas Texas Posts: 331	Are you talking about the 3 or 4 bolts that hold the whole turbo on? All u need is a wobble socket and a pretty big extention, Thats all i needed to take mine off. They are a pain Sent from the man cave while taking a shit __________________ 2006 chevrolet duramax lly, 4094 turbo, 40% over nozzle, sdp egr delete, 5 inch straight pipe, bills 5 inch intake, airdog II 165, suncoast stage 5 tranny, efi live by Idaho rob, ppe ported fuel rail and cp3 fittings, devilsown methanol injection, atp intercooler tube, hid 5000k lows, highs, and fogs, 33inch nitto mud grapplers with 20 inch kmc badlands wheels

11-28-2012, 01:28 PM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
gmctruck44 Duramax Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kent, CT Posts: 104	A swivel and a wobble extension helps and that's the best way I have found. In the mean time a challenge like this is a good time for a beer break! __________________ 2007 GMC Seirra 2500, Reg. Cab Long Bed EFI LIVE, Diamond Eye Duals, Fass lift pump, Transgo JR, Shimmed Relief valve and Ported Fittings 18" XD Hoss Wheels, 285-65-18 NITTO Trail Grapplers 2007.5 GMC Seirra 3500HD CCLB DRW SLT stock 1994 4x4 Chevy S10 350 small block fuel injected http://www.dmaxstore.com/

11-28-2012, 01:41 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
TDFDiesel I'm That Guy... Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 13,067	As I recall we accomplished it with an extension and wobbly as well, it is a PITA and doesn't look like it's possible to do. A few beer breaks and you'll get it off. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Tony Non Vendor contact information, URLs and/or links are NOT allowed in signatures or on forum! My opinion is not the opinion of Duramax Forum, Auto Forums, Auto Guide, or other Duramax Forum staff members! *CLICK TO READ: FORUM RULES AND DF STAFF!* Thank you Rob Coddens (Idaho Rob), Dustin @ ATP, Scott @ SDP, Kory Willis, and Mike L. for all of your help! Shhh... I sold my Dmax and I own a gasser now, don't tell anyone!!! I'll buy another Dmax soon, probably LLY or LBZ.

11-28-2012, 01:56 PM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
Too Many Projects Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 331	Those are the ones. That's pretty much what was figuring but damn it sure doesn't seem like that will even get in there. I was just hoping I was being a dumb ass and over looking some obvious solution. Plenty of beer breaks have already been in order...you get sore real quick climbing in & out of the engine compartment of a truck on 40's. Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ '07.5 CC/LB LTZ 11" CST lift w/ Fox 2.0's 40" Toyo M/Ts on 20" BMF SOTAs Extra Large Fender Mod! Batmowheel 4" RBP turbo back DPF delete Amp steps EFI Live tuned CST Tie Rods Transgo jr & TCS torque converter Custom traction bars

11-28-2012, 02:19 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
lutzjk913 Meyer Performance Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: groveport, ohio Posts: 4,929	What are you installing on it? __________________ Joe 2008 CCLB LT2 DURAMAX LMM was once stock Special thanks to Tyler @ www.MeyerPerformance.com 812-344-4421

11-28-2012, 02:22 PM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
lutzjk913 Meyer Performance Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: groveport, ohio Posts: 4,929	Nevermind, saw you was installing a batmowheel in my black Friday thread. __________________ Joe 2008 CCLB LT2 DURAMAX LMM was once stock Special thanks to Tyler @ www.MeyerPerformance.com 812-344-4421

11-28-2012, 02:26 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
Too Many Projects Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 331	Got it! It actually wasn't bad, just had to get a mirror out so I could actually see it! Guess I just needed to talk it through outloud Yeah, it's gonna get a Batmo, but for now I'm pulling it out to remove the right side head. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ '07.5 CC/LB LTZ 11" CST lift w/ Fox 2.0's 40" Toyo M/Ts on 20" BMF SOTAs Extra Large Fender Mod! Batmowheel 4" RBP turbo back DPF delete Amp steps EFI Live tuned CST Tie Rods Transgo jr & TCS torque converter Custom traction bars

11-28-2012, 02:47 PM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
Too Many Projects Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 331	Yup, sucks! I spent two whole days trying everything possible to get it out with no luck. I even ground up the end of my snap on borescope so that it would fit down the injector hole! Pretty sure the end of it swelled so when I backed it out the tip got stuck & broke off the last 1/2". Bitch of it is I was just pulling it out to bench test it to verify that my glow plug controller was malfunctioning. I only decided to do the batmowheel because I was tearing it all down anyway. Maybe just to make myself feel like I'm doing all this work for a reason that isn't so lame Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ '07.5 CC/LB LTZ 11" CST lift w/ Fox 2.0's 40" Toyo M/Ts on 20" BMF SOTAs Extra Large Fender Mod! Batmowheel 4" RBP turbo back DPF delete Amp steps EFI Live tuned CST Tie Rods Transgo jr & TCS torque converter Custom traction bars

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