I've read so many threads on removing the turbo, now I see and understand why some people pull the tranny or lift the cab. I just finished fixing my t-case and then found how difficult it was to pull the intercooler. Now I almost have the turbo out, only the hard parts left.
I understand I have wrist problems, but what the hell is with removing the heat shields. The instructions, and forum threads, both just said remove the shields like it was no big deal. But I spent almost as much time removing the three shields as I did pulling the intercooler. Even after I got the bolts out they wouldn't come out of the truck. I also read how people just bend the turbo shield to get it out, and I can't help but think how weak I've become or that mine is just extra thick. I couldn't cut it with the tin snips, not even a dent. Seems like some people have no problem, and other just have nothing but problems.
I only tried for a second to loosen the up pipe bolts, and promptly broke my only 12pt 12mm socket.
Has anyone that has done multiple lbz turbos found that some have enough room, and others don't?
I understand I have wrist problems, but what the hell is with removing the heat shields. The instructions, and forum threads, both just said remove the shields like it was no big deal. But I spent almost as much time removing the three shields as I did pulling the intercooler. Even after I got the bolts out they wouldn't come out of the truck. I also read how people just bend the turbo shield to get it out, and I can't help but think how weak I've become or that mine is just extra thick. I couldn't cut it with the tin snips, not even a dent. Seems like some people have no problem, and other just have nothing but problems.
I only tried for a second to loosen the up pipe bolts, and promptly broke my only 12pt 12mm socket.
Has anyone that has done multiple lbz turbos found that some have enough room, and others don't?
