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Post by gus2000tfs on Apr 24, 2007 16:39:24 GMT 11
Someone help please. I got a top mount intercooler, however, after following many members' advice, I have been unable to rotate the inlet housing on my turbo. Has anyone had this problem ? Any solutions? I have heard that the turbos on th later models of this engine cannot be rotated - is there a way to get around this and mount the intercooler? HELP !!
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Post by dasnoboarder on Apr 24, 2007 18:09:18 GMT 11
There is a silicone sealant holding it in place. This needs to be broken and then re-applied when in new position. I'm having my new turbo's compressor cover rotated on thursday at ALLTECH Diesel & Turbocharger.
Andy.
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Post by pig75 on Apr 24, 2007 18:40:10 GMT 11
Look at the model of the turbo if it's a IHI RHB5 it can be rotated
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Post by Jimmu on Apr 24, 2007 18:55:22 GMT 11
When you say you cannot rotate it have you loosened the retaining bolts?
With them loose does it not turn?
I gave mine a gentle tap to break it away from the sealent before rotating and retentioning.
Jimmy
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Post by gus2000tfs on Apr 25, 2007 0:42:18 GMT 11
When I just got the intercooler at the scrap yard, a mechanic down there attempted to fit it for me, I told him he'd have to rotate the turbo inlet housing. Well, when he removed the housing and rotated it, the bolt holes did not line back up. I just made him replace the housing. I am going to have a go at it over the weekend with the help of one of my friends (maybe the mechanic at the scrap yard just didn't have enough patience or something). I'll also heck the model of the turbo and let you guys know.
Will keep you all posted. Thanks.
Craig
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Post by gus2000tfs on Apr 25, 2007 4:15:31 GMT 11
The model of my turbo is RHF5.
I have heard that this model cannot be rotated - is this true? Any suggestions? Does anyone know of someone who has fitted a top mount intercooler to the RHF5 turbo??
Craig
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Post by ralphie on Apr 25, 2007 13:17:20 GMT 11
Yep I have done it. The RHF5 are a ball bearing turbo. Unservicable. You need to redrill and tap the holes to rotate the housing. Also the wastegate will need to be repositioned.
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Post by trikimu on Apr 27, 2007 15:33:28 GMT 11
you could just get a plain bearing turbo off a early model 4jb1t, thats what im planning on doing for my 4jg2
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Post by gus2000tfs on May 6, 2007 15:51:58 GMT 11
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Post by geeves on May 6, 2007 16:28:37 GMT 11
Looks nice and should work well. You might want to make some support brackets for the hose to stop it moveing to much which could break it over time.
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