Got Boost? Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hey guys, Almost done removing the turbo's of an RB26, done it all myself to this point, proven quite painfull... Question is, in order to drop the front turbo down, to get access to the lower manifold bolts i need to either move or undo the a/c line.. unless there is another way around this i havn't seen? I've got some pics attached of what it all looks like, any advice on where to move forward would be awesome! Thanks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 jack the motor up to one side, just undo the mount. Should give you the room you need to move it i believe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Boost? Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 jack the motor up to one side, just undo the mount. Should give you the room you need to move it i believe How risky is that? I've never attempted anything like that before lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Boost? Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 If i completely undo the A/C line (i think its the AC line) is the worst that can happen ill need a regass of the A/C? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 is it only that bolt mount fouling? I'm pretty sure it will bend that much easily. having said that I've never done turbos off a gtr with ac.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Boost? Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 is it only that bolt mount fouling? I'm pretty sure it will bend that much easily.having said that I've never done turbos off a gtr with ac.... Well from what i can tell its only that one, the back of the turbo seems to move fairly freely. It isn't overly flexible, if i undo the main bolt and twist it then it will move but makes some hissing sounds as the gas escapes a little... lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 no just leave it bolted in and lever it out of the way. only needs to move a few mm by the looks of it. btw don't you have further issues ahead? I'm pretty sure you need to remove rear turbo first or undo the oil and water line from the block (which is a bastard to put back later) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacker Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Drop the Ac compressor off the engine block Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richieb Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Yep..!! watch that compressor outlet pipe, mine was fragile, .......and needs the crack in it repairing,.... when I can locate someone to do it... without scalping my wallet..! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merli Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Yep..!! watch that compressor outlet pipe, mine was fragile, .......and needs the crack in it repairing,.... when I can locate someone to do it... without scalping my wallet..! If only you were an SAU NSW Club Member... You could have had my one for free Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulR32gtr Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Get that back turbo out first from underneath - you do not need to slacken off the rear manifold. The front turbo dump will be restricted by the rear turbo. Once it is out you will be able to play with angles a bit more. You may first need to slacken off the front manifold (have been told you can do it without which I can believe after finishing the job). Once I had everything slackened off and the rear turbo out I was able to angle the front turbo down past the AC. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3833959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Boost? Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Get that back turbo out first from underneath - you do not need to slacken off the rear manifold.The front turbo dump will be restricted by the rear turbo. Once it is out you will be able to play with angles a bit more. You may first need to slacken off the front manifold (have been told you can do it without which I can believe after finishing the job). Once I had everything slackened off and the rear turbo out I was able to angle the front turbo down past the AC. Thanks for that info mate ill give it a go! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3834053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richieb Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Merli, If only it was easy to become a member then I would be, but it aint that easy. Money aint a problem, its the fooling around to get it all organised is the only hurdle for me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/217137-help-rb26-turbo-removal/#findComment-3840385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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