Help removing turbo knuckle

[hvyman]

Use a heavy hammer.

 

[Poodles]

Lots of options, very few that aren't destructive. I had the turbo off so it made it much easier.

If you have a torch, you could heat up the elbow around the studs so it expands a bit.

 

[IndigoMKII]

Be sure not to damage the face where the downpipe bolts on. You'll have a pre-o2 sensor exhaust leak there and will cause quite a few headaches..

 

[lxsirprize]

Good info Indigo. I'll be sure to be careful there. Well...back at it!

 

[SupraRon]

If you have a torch, you could heat up the elbow around the studs so it expands a bit.

^ This is what I had to do when I replaced my exhaust system. And then bang on it a lot. Seems that the heat that is generated practically welds the elbow onto the turbo. Good luck.

 

[lxsirprize]

Poodles/Ron, I may as well try the torch. How flammable is dried PB? I cleaned all the residue off I could reach with a shop rag, but I want to ensure I don't set dire to the engine LOL

 

[SupraRon]

I really can't say how flammable it is. Maybe test it out on a spare piece of metal (not on the car)?! I think it'd be more of a concern if you were spraying while torching.

 

[te72]

Driving without the exhaust right there could start a fire.

Especially considering all that PB that's dripping around...

Poodles/Ron, I may as well try the torch. How flammable is dried PB? I cleaned all the residue off I could reach with a shop rag, but I want to ensure I don't set dire to the engine LOL

I don't think PB really dries out very quickly. It has a way of "soaking" into metal. Worst case scenario, as long as you don't have a bunch of it around (sounds like you got most of it?), it should just burn off with the torch.

Alternative suggestion, can you fit a pry bar between the turbo and downpipe and have any leverage? If you could do that, and have someone else give it a whack with the hammer...

 

[Dan_Gyoba]

PB blaster/WD40 doesn't burn hot enough to be a problem, though you won't want to have it in the car.

 

[lxsirprize]

I got the elbow off!!! Only took a week, 2 cans of PB, a torch, and an air hammer!!! YES!

Now, I have a new HFTE gasket from Suprasport on order, but I was wondering if I only need this or should I use a paper gasket also?

Thanks for everyone's help with this battle!

 

[IJ.]

LMAO well done <golf clap>

Paper gasket would last seconds... use the Composite or Steel Shim style.

 

[lxsirprize]

Roger that!

Thanks again to all for the ideas!

 

[IJ.]

Very welcome, next time you see a thread on this you can jump in with practical advice

 

[lxsirprize]

So true

 

[Poodles]

Stocker is a steel gasket.