still looking for the exhaust leak in m system! Does anyone know what size the studs are in the turbo manifold that hold down the turbo and the bolts that bolt on the wastegate?

 

Studs are m10x1.5.
Gate is m8.

Is gate vented to down pipe?

Leaks can be found usually by the exhaust tracking. " black mark" at sealing areas.

 

Yes it's vented to the gate. I assume gate is m8x1.5 as well?
I've tried tightening everything I can see but I'm going to pull the turbo and try to see if maybe a manifold bolt isn't on good. The bolt on the front right of the turbo is a pain to get a wrench won't fit on in between the compressor and the exhaust side. Has anyone tried a bead of the high heat red etc to help seal the turbo mounting surface?

 

I used a grinder on an extra 1/2 wrench to be able to use the box end when tightening my turbo. Worked great.

 

May have to try that thanks for the tip!

 

You may be able to tack weld either the nut or the bolt to the flange in some cases if you can get on one side and not the other. I used copper silicone on my flanges. Don't have a ton of run time but seems to work well.

 

I unbolted my turbo from exhaust housing, bolted exhaust housing down real tight, then bolted my turbo back together, took 10 mins.

 

how hard would it be to take it apart? I've never taken a turbo apart. Defiantly don't wanna mess it up

 

6 bolts.
Just the your time and don't drop the turbo or side load the turbine wheel.

 

Will it just slide right out? And should I expect anything to fall out when I pull it