Recent content by Bigshuey

Definitely I’ll know again lol

Definitely getting gaskets lol

Ah well lesson learned Been quoted €100 for a second hand turbo from one with less miles than mine

Yep

Sure I can hear the turbo now It wasn’t spinning manually but I’ve done around 30 miles since that so maybe it freed up

Quick update Went to the shop there and it definitely sounds like turbo is working but still not getting away as it was before and still struggling uphill I’m going to drive it for a day or so and see if there’s any change I know the in tank pump isn’t great could it be connected to sluggishness?

Could it clear by driving it ?

Damm A simple job might end up a big one

If I remove the manifold again and have access to top of turbo would it be possible to fish out any possible hardened paste? Or is there anything I could spray in from above to free it and possibly break down any surplus paste ?

No play at all Not able to turn even with great effort

Should it come good ?

No sign of blowout now around manifold

Also I put a bit of paste on the lower gasket at the turbo too as that gasket has seen better days

I noticed a bit of a blowout at one of the joints on the exhaust manifold. Took exhaust manifold off to replace gaskets ( no old ones there just paste ) realised I’d bought the wrong ones so when I was in that far I just resealed with paste All back together and noticed I’ve no turbo It’s...

Cheers I may give that a try Little cost so not much to lose and worst they can say is no