Pull turbo w/o draining fluids?

[Sublime83]

Is it possible to pull the turbo/exhman w/o draining the oil and coolant? Just changed my oil/coolant and would like to avoid this if possible.

Got a new 3" exhaust on the way and I am going to pull the turbo off to do some porting.

Thanks in advance.
Chris.

 

[OneLove]

You dont HAVE TO completely drain the coolant to drop the turbo. But draining the oil is a must, in my opinion.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

Plug each line with a screw or plug of some sort. It works well.

 

[8urwrx]

Its almost impossible to not leak any fluids unless you drain most of it, or plug the holes with something that will keep the fluids where they are supposed to be.

 

[Burnett03]

. But draining the oil is a must, in my opinion.

Ummm i never drain my oil or coolant when doing a turbo swap.. I get a bit of coolant leaking but never oil.

 

[kahl23]

You don't have to drain everything, just expect that the lines to and from the turbo will end up leaking. Other than that its not big deal.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

You dont really have to drain any of them. Just unbolt the oil return line from the turbo, not the oil pan. For the coolant line's, just plug them with a bolt like said above. There will be little leaks.

 

[silver bullit]

YOU DONT HAVE TO...

But it makes the ground, garage etc cleaner. Also avoids leaking stuff all over stuff and into places it does not go.

Just plug the coolant lines.

 

[Sublime83]

Alright I am not too worried about loosing a bit of fluid, just didn't want to have to replace everything.

Thanks for all the replies. Porting should be fun

 

[Mr Peepers]

If you just want to port the turbine housing, follow this post(#4):
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/289309-boost-creep-s16g-ported-o2.html#post151458282

You won't have to drain any fluids since the CHRA stays in place.