I'm at a loss...

[sethsquire]

I would do that.

Also...any way to avoid tapping? Use 2 nuts with a double sided threaded bolt?

That's what she said?

...I apologize, I couldn't resist.

 

[Toddasaurus]

So after work this morning I bought a tap and die set at Harbor Freight. Only $13 after a coupon. Anyway, I attempted to clean up the threads but no go. It just wouldn't thread! I tried taking pictures of the threads, but didn't get very sharp images. At this point I realized that there is no other way around it, I have to get the entire turbo out.

The trickiest part I'm running into is getting the oil drain bolts out. Now, to get better access underneath the turbo I removed this little plastic cover/splashguard, sitting around the tie rod...


Once off, I was able to reach my hand up underneath the turbo, and help guide my 10mm socket, with multiple extensions and 2 u-joints from another gap around the front differential, here...



This is a picture of my extension setup. I put some tape around the top u-joint to help keep it steadier, so it wasn't flopping around...


I spent the better part of 30 minutes just trying, again and again and again....and again, just to get the socket onto one of the drain bolts! Here is a picture of my view of the whole process - hopefully the poor visibility highlights just how tight and nearly impossible it was to get the socket onto that bolt. This is what I was looking at the whole time - but now, notice how the bolt is gone?


And here is that insanely hard drain bolt... (1 of 2)


At this point I realized that I can do it! So, in order to get to the second drain bolt under the turbo, I had to remove some of the Electronic Wastegate hardware....



Now, using the same technique as the first drain bolt, I was able to get the second drain bolt out!!

After this, removed the oil input bolt...


Next up, mounting bracket... (it's to the left of the oil input bolt, obviously I took this pic before the one above!)




[Continued]

 

[FastEddie]

Todd, just a word of warning most Harbor Freight tools are great but their taps and dies are very cheap and break quite easily. I would get to one size you need or I believe you said you may take it to a machine shop.

Great progress by the way.

 

[Husky]

Nice work! Great progress. You must feel good to see the end in sight.
I would definitely buy a high quality tap, there are some good brands out there. You may be able to find one locally, or on Amazon. Also, liberally apply some cutting oil. You might want to try blowing out any debris in the hole with compressed air.

 

[Husky]

Nice work! Great progress. You must feel good to see the end in sight.
I would definitely buy a high quality tap, there are some good brands out there. You may be able to find one locally, or on Amazon. Also, liberally apply some cutting oil. You might want to try blowing out any debris in the hole with compressed air.

You probably already know this, but don't force that tap. The last thing you want is a hardened steel trap broken off in that hole. They are pretty brittle.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Now it's time to remove the manifold nuts. First thing is spray them down with penetrating oil...



... One of these, under the turbo, was tricky to get to - but not nearly as hard as those oil drain bolts!


I used multiple extensions and a single u-joint to get at it from around the passenger side axle...


Came out without too much of a fuss..


The rest of the manifold nuts came off without a hitch.

Now, the turbo is loose, but I'm having trouble getting it out. At this point I realized I should have gotten the wastegate actuator off before even touching the manifold bolts, but that's okay, as it's only held on by 4 star pattern screws...




Now that the wastegate hardware is off, it was the moment of truth......








....THE TURBO IS OUT!!!!!!

 

[GMonee16]

Bro, you are definitely da man...I cannot believe how far you've gotten just during off time here and there. My hat is off too you!

 

[Revvdmedia]

....THE TURBO IS OUT!!!!!!

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Send that picture to your dealer and tell them to buy YOU a workbench for proving them the engine doesn't need to be pulled.

 

[Beefer]

I can honestly say that you are a freaking hero. Like seriously. I hope your wife realizes what a brilliant man she married.

Open your own custom shop dude.

Nothing else to say. If you need an IT guy...hit me up. It would be an honor to work with you.

WINNER

 

[FastEddie]

Time and patience and Todd has prevailed. And saved $10 k in the process.


I would seriously contact Genesis Customer care and ask why the dealer tried to charge you all this money saying the engine had to come out but you with normal hand tools managed to remove the turbo.

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[NLJ]

Awww that turbo is so cute and tiny!

 

[Husky]

Now it's time to remove the manifold nuts. First thing is spray them down with penetrating oil...
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... One of these, under the turbo, was tricky to get to - but not nearly as hard as those oil drain bolts!
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I used multiple extensions and a single u-joint to get at it from around the passenger side axle...
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Came out without too much of a fuss..
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The rest of the manifold nuts came off without a hitch.

Now, the turbo is loose, but I'm having trouble getting it out. At this point I realized I should have gotten the wastegate actuator off before even touching the manifold bolts, but that's okay, as it's only held on by 4 star pattern screws...
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Now that the wastegate hardware is off, it was the moment of truth......








....THE TURBO IS OUT!!!!!!

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Yaaaa! That's great.

 

[mrcleeaan]

....THE TURBO IS OUT!!!!!!

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F*** yea Todd! Much respect to you brotha!

 

[tarhoosier]

I waited until Todd had his success and received his appropriate honors to type this.
But I, myself, have installed an ejection seat decal on a console button blank. Todd has the decal but has STILL not completed his. So There.

[well done Todd, now, sleep]

 

[danygenesis]

Congrats my friend!

 

[sethsquire]

Rock star!!!

 

[Bourbonncigars]

Awww that turbo is so cute and tiny!

Hell I have one of those right here beside me....

 

[EdP]

Hell I have one of those right here beside me....

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Do you need premium fuel when you use it?

 

[Bourbonncigars]

Do you need premium fuel when you use it?

No, but it does use rechargeable nuclear fuel cells. Energizer's I think they're called.

 

[Revvdmedia]

Hell I have one of those right here beside me....

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Looks like you have water meth injection in that unit too!