turbo removal

[flying oyster]

hi guys
any tips on removing the turbo from my tdi
i had it up on the forklift and it looked like i will need hands of a child
so any useful advice would be greatfully reiceived

 

[ste]

hi. its an awkward job but do-able on axle stands. the turbo unit will have to be taken out from underneath.

 

[flying oyster]

I got a ramp well forklift so thats not a problem i've heard that i will have to drop subframe
To get turbo out?

 

[Lewis583]

Nah you don't have to drop the subframe, you have to take the exhaust off and then the turbo will come through between the subframe and body.

 

[flying oyster]

Thanks thats good news

 

[Gti Jazz Blue]

My mate always recommends that you get a new oil return pipe as this quite often gets damaged. He says he always has a new one on the parts list when he does one at work as 8 times out of 10 it is required.

Paul