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Speaking of working on your own truck, Im gonna change my turbo, need help

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by nikmirbre, Jul 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM.

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  1. Jul 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM #11
    nikmirbre

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    Its kinda worn..... I cant get it to fit inside without bulging out......Ive gotta go get the studs and bolts ill pick up another o ring also.

    When I place the gaskets on the oil return line...... does it matter which side I place the gasket down on? Do I need some type of gasket maker liquid? :) :)
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM #12
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    A thin layer of sealer isn't needed, but it can help keep the gasket in place. I put gasket on the return line, and try to get it into place without actually touching the turbo.

    Use a small phillips screwdriver to line up the back hole, then start the outside bolt.

    Verify the gasket is in place, then install the inside bolt.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM #13
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    Nice. Looks alot easier than mine. Have to drain all the coolant on the isx. And all my bolts were stripped out
     
    D.Tibbitt, Jul 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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  5. Jul 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM #14
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    Only issue ive had was I cant get the oil return line back on..suddenly its become too short :)

    I had to wrap it up for the day as it started storming..... I could've gotten done now that I know how, in about 2 hours max.

    I took a lot of breaks today......
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM #15
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    You may have to reclock the center section, loosen the clamp on the exhaust side and rotate it until the return lines back up.

    Tighten the clamp get the lines hooked up.

    Then you might have to do the same thing on the cold side housing for the CAC pipe.
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM #16
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    I did get it all wrapped up and finished yesterday morning…… I’m gonna go back this weekend and re do the return line… it’s leaking a little.
     
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