WatchItExplode
15+ Year Contributor
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- Jan 4, 2005
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Mesa,
Arizona
Ok...so I bought my '91 GSX complete with e316g upgrade a couple weeks ago with an oil leak. Owner didn't know what it was coming from. Oil was all over the place under the car so today I pressure washed it all off to find the leak. I noticed one of the bolts (the one closest to the rear of the car) to the turbo side of the oil return line was sticking out some, so I though "ok great I'll tighten this baby up and be done." It did feel like it was taking a little too much effort to turn...but I kept right on turning...then the bolt breaks off Just wonderful, a way bigger job than I expected. Apparently it was cross threaded or stripped or something.
Questions...
1. So I guess what I have to do is take off the turbo and get the hole drilled out and retapped right? Is there an easier way?
2. I'd like to do the removal and installation myself while leaving the tapping to a machine shop (would that be the place to take it?) I'm a DSM newbie but I have basic mechanic skills, do you guys think the installation is something I can do? (I have access to a lift and air tools also....)
3. Also, any turbo removal and installation tips, FAQ links, or general advice would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Not sure if I was clear on this or not, but half of the bolt is till in the turbo, holding my oil in (for the most part...haha)
Questions...
1. So I guess what I have to do is take off the turbo and get the hole drilled out and retapped right? Is there an easier way?
2. I'd like to do the removal and installation myself while leaving the tapping to a machine shop (would that be the place to take it?) I'm a DSM newbie but I have basic mechanic skills, do you guys think the installation is something I can do? (I have access to a lift and air tools also....)
3. Also, any turbo removal and installation tips, FAQ links, or general advice would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Not sure if I was clear on this or not, but half of the bolt is till in the turbo, holding my oil in (for the most part...haha)