Turbo Problem R33 Series 2

[r33skyline1996]

Hey guys,

I've got a 1996 r33 skylines series 2 purchased the car about 2 months ago now and nothing but grief from the start, coilpacks went so I changed to splitfires replaced plugs to iridiums, then it was running sweet for a while then my clutch went and now my current problem... When giving enough acceleration to boost, when spooling up you can hear this strong clicking sound coming from the engine bay, you can hear it very faintly on idle but really only when I'm boosting, if I lay off the boost you can hear the clicking very faintly but hardly noticeable, anyways I suspect it's definitely turbo related maybe the turbo is on the way out? Or maybe a gasket has completely worn or something is loose? I've had a look at a few things, first I thought it mite have been my aftermarket boost controller solenoid clicking so I removed that and still no fix, took the heat shield off the turbo and the dump pipe doesn't look in great shape and it only has 2 out of 4 bolts on it.. Turbo definitely isn't completely gone as I'm still making boost and haven't really seen much performance loss.. I was thinking maybe a damaged turbine blade but those things doin at like 14rpm so it would have shattered by now. Currently bidding on a turbo on eBay anyways to have one there if it is going to go.. But what's ur thoughts guys??

Specs: 1996 r33 series 2

Turbo tech boost controller

Pod filter

Hi fllow cam exhaust

Bov venting back to afm

And that's about it! Fairly stock

Thanks for the replies in advance guys much appreciated.

[r32-25t]

Probably the gasket being blown with 2 of the nuts missing

[Ben C34]

Agree with gasket.

[r33skyline1996]

Ok cool so it should be an easy fix then? u guys are talking about the gasket on the dump pump where the 2 bolts are missing?

[r33skyline1996]

http://www.r33skylineproject.co.uk/project_blown_turbo_mani_gasket.htm

Looks like the link above with same story 2 studs missing... is it an easy job to replace studs and gasket seems easy enuff? undo bolts put new gasket in and tighten or am I missing something?

cheers dudes

[r32-25t]

Yes if 2 of those are missing then will most likely be your issue

Basically unbolt the turbo, replace the gasket and bolt it all back up

[r33skyline1996]

Awesome will be attempting it this weekend... Will I need to hoist the car up to do this job or can I do it all from the engine bay ?? Anyone know of a good DIY guide??

Cheers

[StevenCJR31]

Easy job if the two missing bolts havnt been put back In or have dropped out

Not so easy if they are snapped off

[jiffo]

I'd be looking at the exhaust manifold gasket, going from the symptoms you mention.

A tick, tick, tick type noise "usually" means just a single exhaust leak per power stroke whereas at the actual turbo gasket, the explosions have blended into a fairly solid blast of gas.

Remove the heat shields and have a good look at the junction between exhaust manifold and head.

Look for signs of carbon even sometimes a slight oil weep.

Don't forget each exhaust port has 2-bolts, very often the exhaust manifold studs snap off.