Re-Assembling and Installing the Turbocharger
Seth using a drill and a Dremel tool bit (the bit was the only thing small enough to fit, and my Dremel Tool was being serviced) to clean up a deposit on the exhaust casting, prior to re-installing the turbo cartridge.
Test-fitting the turbo to the intake manifold; this was also a chance to make certain that the intake casting on the turbo was clocked properly prior to re-assembly. It also made for a cool picture. :)
Seth tightening down the cartridge to the intake casting, making a complete, ready-to-install turbo. The initial disassembly was in order to clean parts, and while there was a brief scare that the cartridge needed to be replaced, it was determined that the play felt in the shaft was miniscule enough to be safe. This was, however, an excellent opportunity to clean up and paint the exhaust casting with a high-temperature paint.
The turbo installed on the engine. The oil drains through the same pedestal that holds the turbo in place, and the oil feed line can be seen snaking up the driver's side firewall, under the turbo, and up to the top center. Doesn't the turbo look perfectly natural there? Note that the timing gear cover and water pump are also installed.
Removing external parts and accessories
Heads, gaskets, and the block after head removal
Removing timing gear cover and camshaft
Cleaning the ins and outs of the engine
Final engine block cleaning with compresed air
Assembling and testing the oil cooler
First steps of modifications for the turbocharger
Comparing the stock head bolts to ARP studs (lengthy!)
Installing the intake manifold and injector pump
Assembling and installing the turbocharger