Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) turbo mounting

[Smills]

I am installing a pyrometer pre turbo and i was wanting to know if you guys replace the gasket between the turbo and manifold.

 

[Bob Wagner]

the gasket is reusable

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Why are you touching the gasket? Drilling and tapping your exhaust manifold does not require removal of the turbo. Just a pen magnet put through the hole is all that is needed. What is left is blown out at startup. Metal fileings will not hurt the turbo. They blow right out.

 

[Smills]

it just seems to me that shaving of steel cant be good for anything especially the turbo blades

 

[Chace TX]

I pull the turbo every time.

I don't know if it will or will not hurt the turbo, but I am not taking a chance. I have installed a bunch of pyro's and there is not that much to taking the turbo off and putting a rag down the hole. The rag will positively catch all the shavings, no worries.

 

[Snow man]

Your not taking a chance,just drill the hole,tap it run a magnet in there for haha's and fire it up. Ive done dozens of these now,and unless you drop a major chunk of steel in there like a bolt it will go right thru with no problems. Taking the turbo off is like removing the head to change injectors,its a total waste of time and effort.

 

[jjdiesel]

grease the bit

Put some grease on the drill bit and the tap and minimize the droppings... then as stated, use a magnet for the rest (if any). No sweat.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I am up to 9 EGT installs without ever taking a turbo off, you cant hurt a thing. The turbo is spinning far too slowly at startup to be any issue.

 

[Smills]

thanks for the help guys i think ill do the ol magnet trick sounds ok simple and easy