Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Clocking

[Nick2]

Hey guys, a little help would be appreciated. .



I installed my HX40-16 today and was a little pressed for time before work. Anyway, the truck is leaking oil from the return fitting on the turbo and I think it's because the tube was forced (by me) into location. I was origionally going to clock the turbo but those 5 or 6 bolts are awful tight holding the compressor to the turbine. Question is - are these the only bolts I need to loosen to clock it or is there something else involved?



OIL LEAKS SUCK



thanks for the help, Nick

 

[JGK]

I assume you're saying the exhaust housing is causing the problem. If so, no, just loosen those 6 bolts and turn it.



On mine, I found the compressor housing was interfering with the oil line. It can be clocked too. Mine has a huge circular retainer made of spring steel with 2 tabs to squeeze to remove the housing. Piers said sqeeze those just enough to turn the housing but don't remove it. He said it can be a bear to put it back in. I couldn't get a good grip on the tabs with channel locks so I had to grind dimples in the tab with a dremel tool, then modify a small c-clamp (made points) to go into the dimples. That worked great.



-Jay

 

[Nick2]

thanks Jay, mine is as yours was, the compressor housing is causing the trouble. I'll try what you you suggested.



I have the feeling you just saved me a headache



thanks, Nick

 

[JPittinger]

Nick2- How do you like the 40/16? Would you do it again?

-JJ

 

[Nick2]

The turbo is a nice addition to the truck. Im still working some bugs out, but but it has noticably more power now. I noticed it doesnt spool as quick as the 35-12 obviously but it's a comprimise Im OK with. Even without injectors the truck can fuel pretty hard and drivablility isnt an issue.



Of course Im driving with just the downpipe on now... . :-laf .



And apparently DD welds the wastegate actuater lever shut, so this weekends project will be to grind the weld off that and hook up my HX-35 wastegate actuator. If it isnt one thing it's another.



Nick