TT 225 turbo bolt removal how-to

[B5in]

My TIP ripped at the turbo inlet and sucked part of the TIP in and damaged the blades a little and the turbo started sounding like a siren. I have started pulling the turbo but can't seem to get this bugger out I have tried anything that's a 13mm to get at it, any tricks or what tool worked for you? It is the bolt that secures the turbo to the bracket.

[ShogunR32]

Sorry Im of no help regarding the removal but the picture you posted is not working.

[B5in]

Sorry Im of no help regarding the removal but the picture you posted is not working.

How about now? Guess Photobucket isn't free anymore

[ShogunR32]

I can see it now.

[harr2969]

In my case the bracket was BENT. Be careful not to bend it. What a pain.

I had to remove my angle/bevel drive to get a good handle on the bracket bolt and actually remove the bracket, unbend and re-attach.

You shouldn't need to do that.

Come with a long extension across the top of the bevel drive. You may need to remove the wheel, some plastics and some shields, or even the axle, as I did. The bracket should have a nut attached to the opposite side -- but in my case it was shaved off. (@#$@#!)

Note: I was able to get the axle out without removing the parts that affect the steering whose names I can't remember. Bit of a PITA still.

It's "possible" that even removing the engine mount on the passenger side would allow you to drop that side and get a better angle on the bolt. That's surprisingly easy to do. (Insert safety warnings about proper support here)

[B5in]

Thanks harr2969, you're right I was able to get to it thru the passenger side wheel well but it's tight af. I pulled a muscle trying to break it loose so I soaked it with PB Blaster and will try again this weekend. I lost my new 13mm socket somewhere in there too

If I can't get it out I think I am going to have to somehow cut the bracket, imo it doesn't need anymore support than being mounted to the exhaust manifold anyways

[harr2969]

Thanks harr2969, you're right I was able to get to it thru the passenger side wheel well but it's tight af. I pulled a muscle trying to break it loose so I soaked it with PB Blaster and will try again this weekend. I lost my new 13mm socket somewhere in there too

If I can't get it out I think I am going to have to somehow cut the bracket, imo it doesn't need anymore support than being mounted to the exhaust manifold anyways

I thought the same thing, however it was pointed out to me that as a turbo spinning at high RPM's, tight mounting is absolutely critical. Poor mounting will contribute to poor longevity.

I would suggest you get the right tool to apply pressure. A long enough extension and breaker bar / air gun should let you get it. If it breaks, drill it out and replace it - but don't leave it empty and don't cut the bracket, IMHO, because that bracket is a PITA to replace.

[B5in]

I finally got it out, I kept soaking it everyday for over a week with PB Blaster and used a looong extension and a Universal Impact Joint Socket Adapter which has way less swivel allowing me to put pressure on it. I had to go thru the passenger side wheelwell and I had it out in seconds. I put it back in but I loaded it with copper anti-seize just incase future removal is needed.

Got it at Harbor Freight:

[harr2969]