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Old 05-25-2007, 08:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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turbo install

ok im installing my 18g and i cant get the mother ####er in. The only problem is that bottom coolant line in front of the uppipe. Does anyone have a clue how the heck to get the turbo piping into this tube? Im thinkin foot long needle nose pliers?!?! how did you aftermarket turbo guys do this?


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Old 05-25-2007, 09:52 PM   #2 (permalink)
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alittle over half way down it shows you. He even mentions that it is a PITA. lots of lube my friend is the answer.


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that hose was "stretched" b/w the turbo and block...there is no possible way I can get my new turbo back on that hose enough to put a clamp on it...so guess Im gonna buy a longer hose. I lubed it plenty...that doesnt help the fact that it fits over the turbo 1/4th of an inch.


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Mine went in smooth no probs at all.

P.S. We did have some long needle nose pliers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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thats the anwser to all lifes problems
Needle nose pliers, lube, duct tape and a banana peel!
Maybe a hammer on Mondays!


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