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What a beautiful day Saturday was. So I decided to install my pyrometer. Laid out all my tools and drilled the hole. everything going great. Then I started to clean out some metal shavings in he hole. as I am cleaning out the hole of the very minimal amount of shavings, I said what the heck I'll use the magnet to get the rest. I borrow my buddies mechanic magnet , you know the kind that is long and flexible that you see in all mechanics boxes and I return to finish the 20 minute job of drilling and taping the hole to install my sensor. I stick the magnet in the hole and WHAM the head falls off and the magnet jumps out of the holder and sticks to the inside of the exhaust manifold I tried for 1 hour to grab it before I finally had to stop trying and start tearing apart. I dont know if anyone has removed the turbo from the exhaust but that bottom right bolt that holds the turbo to the exhaust is a *****. I tried different combos of wrenches and sockets and extensions for another 2 hours before I finally got fed up and guess what, I pulled the whole exhaust manifold off with the turbo as one unit. Then once out of the truck I got that last turbo bolt off,removed the turbo and at last there was the magnet sitting right in the exhaust manifold. Luckily all my gaskets for exhaust and oil return on the turbo were fine so I could reuse. Just to show you that sometimes a 30 minute job can turn into a 3 hour ordeal. Just a story I thought I would share

 

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wow , su@#s to be you , silly question , does the exhaust pipe connect with a flange and 2 bolts ? sounds to me like you were trying to remove the exhaust elbow from the turbo , on my '00 when i pulled the turbo it was a 15 minute job , everything unbolted nicely . at least you got it on and off ok , you may want to get another exhaust gasket and replace it , can't imagine that one is reusable , but thats just me.

 

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What a horror story. I could see the blue air clear out here in Oregon.

Glad all is well but sorry you had to be on the receiving end of a freek accident.

 

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RedNut,

I feel your pain... ... . I installed my gauges a few weeks ago. That bottom right turbo bolt is a tuffy, 30 minute job. Glad you have her up and running.


Gary

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01' 2500 - QC/SB, ISB w/Auto, 4X4, 3. 54 LSD, Solid White - Westin Bars, A. R. E. Cap, Bug/Vent Sheilds, K&N Air Filter, Autometer Ultralites Boost/EGT/Trans.


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Same thing happened to a friend of mine not that long ago, so I can understand your pain when the magnet disappears into that black hole. We were able to remove the turbo to get it out. On his 2001, it was only about a 20 minute job.

 

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OUCH! I hate it when that happens. My best bud is a factory certified master Porche mechanic. He tells the story of getting an engine reassembled and back into the car when a small bolt falls into the intake manifold and slips right past the shop rag and rolls all the way to the edge of the valve. Start all over...

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

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Just ordered pyro, boost and trans temp for mine will try not to drop anything. I have had projects go like yours, Murphy was an optimist!!!

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96 CC 4X4 2500 SLT PrimeLoc, GUTTED CAT, Lots of Ham Radio gear, NO IGNITION NOISE!!! Love my diesel!!!

 

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Just a word of caution. The exhaust manifold gaskets are aluminum compression gaskets. Means what it sounds like. Once they're compressed that's the end of them. If the manifold is removed they should be replaced. In an emergency situation they can be reused but keep a close lookout for leaks.

 

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Originally posted by Mark Kitchell:
Just a word of caution. The exhaust manifold gaskets are aluminum compression gaskets. Means what it sounds like. Once they're compressed that's the end of them. If the manifold is removed they should be replaced. In an emergency situation they can be reused but keep a close lookout for leaks.

The gaskets looked fine when I removed them and i reinstalled them . Do you recommend changing them anyway and what is the best way to tell if you have a leak (its not like you can listen for it) can you put your hand around to feel for it?? Thanks

 

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You can usually detect leaks by feeling around the gasket. I also take a piece of thin paper and hold it near the gasket to see if it gets blown around. Yes, they'll look fine. But when you see a new gasket you'll notice they aren't flat; they have a little curvature to them (hence, compression gasket). Once used, they're flat.

You're probably fine. But if someone's changing the manifold and has the luxury of planning ahead a gasket set is only a few bucks (from Cummins).