Tried to search but came up empty... how long does it take to change a stock ct-26

[JonnyZ(Socal)]

I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes to cars. I am doing a tt swap/rebuild on a z32 and rebuilding my 7mgte (for mechanical reference)
I have someone local buying my ct26 and they want me to install it too. I want an idea of how long it will take so I know what to charge... also are there any special tools that would make this easier?

Thanks in advance for help!

 

[OfnaRcR4]

Only a few hours. Maybe 2? No special tools required, just the basic wrenches and sockets etc..

 

[JonnyZ(Socal)]

Cool, I didn't think it would take too long! I have removed he turbo, but haven't put it back on so I just wanted a time frame!

Thanks for the reply!

 

[Inygknok]

Some of the nuts are really uncomfortable to get to and that's what takes time, specially if you don't install things in a proper order. It is possible to even do it under one hour if you work really fast.

 

[mkiiichip]

If you have to ask, you have never done it, its going to be a bitch.
Taking them off is ok, but i swear the first time I tried to put one back on, the oil lines alone took a couple hrs.

 

[Devin LeBlanc]

Its not that hard with the right wrenches and stuff.. It only took me about 45 min to install a stock turbo on my car

 

[JonnyZ(Socal)]

Well having skinny hands should help me out!
Does anyone know of a write-up or does everyone stick with the TSRM? Because I know there are always easier and faster ways then the service manual!

 

[Devin LeBlanc]

Remove air intake accordion hose and AFM
Remove upper intercooler pipe
Remove turbo head shield
unplug o2 sensor
remove 4 nuts holding the turbo elbow on
loosen lower intercooler hose clamp and pull pipe off
loosen the hose clamps to the two coolant lines that go to the turbo/thermostat housing and pull the hoses off (sometimes helps to twist hose with pair of regular pliers)
remove two nuts that hold turbo drain onto block, remove banjo bolt on turbo feed line on the block
Remove 4 nuts holding turbo onto manifold
Remove turbo

Installation do it backwards but make sure to wipe off the block surface on oil feed line and remove old gasket on the drain and replace them (they will be a bitch but is worth it otherwise you might end up with a leak and have to do it all over again

Its pretty straight forward

 

[JonnyZ(Socal)]

Ok, same way I did it when I tore apart my motor! Ya the guy I'm doing it for is going to buy new gaskets and stuff. Thanks a million guys :]

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Just to add my $.02 on this.

Use some anti seize on the bolts (down pipe and manifold).

Make sure you use a new GENUINE Toyota parts for:

-Oil drain gasket
-Oil feed / drain (combo) gasket
-Oil feed copper crush washers on the oil feed line
-Turbo to manifold gasket
-Down pipe to turbine gasket

Take your time. Clean out the entire oil feed & drain tube with some pipe cleaners, compressed air, and brake cleaner while off the turbo. Be sure to clean the banjo bolt to.

PRIME the turbo before you start the car.

Replace the accordion hose if it is brittle or breaking apart.

Be sure that you have all rags accounted for (just like a surgeon.) One rag into a compressor wheel @ 100,000 rpms makes a real mess.

 

[JonnyZ(Socal)]

Just to add my $.02 on this.

Use some anti seize on the bolts (down pipe and manifold).

Make sure you use a new GENUINE Toyota parts for:

-Oil drain gasket
-Oil feed / drain (combo) gasket
-Oil feed copper crush washers on the oil feed line
-Turbo to manifold gasket
-Down pipe to turbine gasket

Take your time. Clean out the entire oil feed & drain tube with some pipe cleaners, compressed air, and brake cleaner while off the turbo. Be sure to clean the banjo bolt to.

PRIME the turbo before you start the car.

Replace the accordion hose if it is brittle or breaking apart.

Be sure that you have all rags accounted for (just like a surgeon.) One rag into a compressor wheel @ 100,000 rpms makes a real mess.

Is priming the turbo the same as the motor? Do I just take out the fuel pump relay and crank for a few mins? Thanks for that reply, I forgot about priming!

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Just remove the 15a EFI fuse under the hood.

 

[Devin LeBlanc]

+1 mdc

 

[GrimJack]

PS: Swiveling ratchet wrenches make this MUCH easier to do.

 

[mkiii222]

+1

Without those swivels you'd need an act of god to get the oil pipe bolts off/on.

 

[Volvospy]

The oil line o-ring is a bitch to put it in. It took me an hour and some change for just that o-ring. Btw, if this is your first time getting greasy, always expect double or even triple time compared to someone has experience and right tools.