1.9TD Mk1 ( for the benefit of Fox ! )
Hello all, me again.
Having great trouble accessing the two lower bolts which secure the turbo to the exhaust manifold [:I].
The oil feed / return pipes, and the upper bolt are disconnected, as is the exhaust ( at the spring loaded bolts ), and the output pipe.
The problem is of physical access to the bolt heads, my sockets will fit, but access is difficult ( on stands ). I've tried with the engine lowered / raised [:(!][:(!], but there is not enough room to get my arms to position the socket. ( I've moved the manifold out a little ).
My question is..
Given sufficient manpower ( two of us ), and all other steps being done, would it be feasible to lift the head off, complete with exhaust manifold and turbo ( making sure it's all supported and not stressing things ).
Failing that, any tips would be welcome [:)].
Xantia Head Gasket - Can't remove turbo.
Moderator: RichardW
No problem, last 2 1.9TD head jobs I've done (albeit on ZX's) I left the turbo bolted to the head, made sure everything else was undone, and 2 of us lifted the head off complete.
I assume the same applies to the Xantia as its the same engine.
You may have to move the engine forward a bit on the mounts to clear the bulkhead with the turbo though.
I assume the same applies to the Xantia as its the same engine.
You may have to move the engine forward a bit on the mounts to clear the bulkhead with the turbo though.
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