Well i blew my turbo last nite and the damm thing caught on fire well the manifold did was huge flames coming off it cause oil was hitting it so time to replace it i think.I know ive searched for removing turbo and found some useful information but what i really wanna know is can it be done without removing the exhaust manifold some ppl say it can and some say it cant be done? ive got pretty much a hoist to do my work on so would it be easier to rip the exhaust off then the 4 bolts off the turbo and the oil/water lines then drop the turbo out? or go the the trouble of ripping off the whole manifold which is a pain in the ass job. thanx guys Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yes it can be done undo the power steer compressor , and bring it out forwards much easier than taking the manifold off

mate do you wanna sell the turbo?ive been looking for a stuffed one Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by OVL087 yes it can be done undo the power steer compressor , and bring it out forwards much easier than taking the manifold off Bring the Powersteer compressor out forwards or the turbo bro? wouldnt you drop it between the firewall and powersteering rack?

do both man , the power steer and then the turbo. i think that it fouls on something if u try and bring it down thru the firewall/steer rack area. its been that long since i have done it i cant really remember though

Quote: Originally Posted by OVL087 do both man , the power steer and then the turbo. i think that it fouls on something if u try and bring it down thru the firewall/steer rack area. its been that long since i have done it i cant really remember though andy so you have pulled it off before without taking the whole exhaust manifold off? hrmm any idea if a vg30 turbo would be an alrite turbo in replacement for my t03?

yeah i have pulled it off without taking the manifold off a few times vg30 different size , dunno about the exhaust wheel , may be ceramic? just get urs rebuilt/hiflo'd

nah im on a budget lol i can get the bigger single vg30 turbo for $350 but i wanna chase up a rb25 turbo!

fair enough tightass i might be able to help u out with a 25 turbo , gimmie a few days Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

thanx andy! would be great if u could. i got about $350 to spend and the guy who has stock only has vg30's

ill have a t03 in couple of days to sell stock vl t03 oil seals are gone though!@