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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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Default Removing Turbo L Bend.........

Can this be done with the turbo in situ or does it have to be removed from the car to get at all the bolts? Anyone done this before? (and on a T34? )

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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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YES IVE DONE IT GOT LOADS OF SKIN OFF ME KNUCKLES BUT IT CAN BE DONE,ITS VERY TIGH BUT IF U UES A KNUCKLE ON A EXTENSION AND RATCHET AND BE PATIENT U CAN GET IT OFF,WOULD RECOMEND SPRAYING NUTS WITH RELISING OIL AND LEAVE OVER NITE TO SOAK
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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whats a turbo L bend?
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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the bit that joins the turbo to the exhaust...

trying to decide if i can be arsed to take the turbo off or try and get it off as it is.
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if i was to do it again i would take turbo off only 3 pipes,oil feed and 4 nuts,exhaust
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Originally Posted by 320 bhp
if i was to do it again i would take turbo off only 3 pipes,oil feed and 4 nuts,exhaust
T3 peice of piss........

T34.... a whole new ball game as the exhaust and compressor housing impeed spanners alot more
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