replacing a turbo

[zantafio]

Hi,

I found out my car lost power, and identified the LH turbo spins less easily than the RH one. Using compressed air on the turbine (after getting an access to them), the RH side spins easily with some air shot on the vanes and will continue for at least 3 sec, while the LH will stop directly when the no compressed air is coming.

Now that I have identified the cause of the lesser power, I am wondering if the LH turbo can be removed without removing the engine. Any clue?

thx.

 

[davy83]

Hi,

I found out my car lost power, and identified the LH turbo spins less easily than the RH one. Using compressed air on the turbine (after getting an access to them), the RH side spins easily with some air shot on the vanes and will continue for at least 3 sec, while the LH will stop directly when the no compressed air is coming.

Now that I have identified the cause of the lesser power, I am wondering if the LH turbo can be removed without removing the engine. Any clue?

thx.

I believe that to remove the turbo you have to either drop the subframe off the car or remove the engine. I did both of mine a couple of years ago and I removedthe subframe. I also changed both the turbines and all the hoses so hopefully I won't have to go in there again

 

[zantafio]

allright. Yeah I suppose the subframe will be the "easier" way, but at least it can go by the bottom side. I did not really fancy an engine out job quite frankly, so at least this is something I can achieve in one (long) day.

cheers!

 

[davy83]

best of luck with doing it in one day dude, I suspect you might want to allow a little longer than that!!