turbo elbow wtf

[hornet7288]

I just got a turbo from a partout that still has the stock elbow on it. Any suggestions to getting it off? It seems like the gasket has it rusted on. Here is a picture of the two surfaces mated together. Is it worth trying some liquid wrench?

Thanks

 

[airhead04]

Hit it up with some PB Blaster, itll loosen it up.

 

[TomFraser]

I used PB blaster a lot

I also put it in a vice, stuck a prybar inside the elbow and pulled it away from the turbo

 

[gaboonviper85]

Good smack with a hammer should work lol.

 

[Poodles]

I found it rusted around the studs and that's what held it on. Nothing a BFH didn't fix...

 

[airhead04]

Smack it with a hammer then man. Use a rubber mallet if you are worried about scratching it.

 

[gaboonviper85]

Smack it with a hammer then man. Use a rubber mallet if you are worried about scratching it.

Lmao at scratching it!

Hope you're being sarcastic lol.

 

[SupraRon]

I had to use a blow torch, hammer and pry bar to get mine off. It took me and my Dad the better part of a day. Don't be afraid to smack, like everyone is saying!

 

[ForcedTorque]

I'd stop trying to beat a screwdriver or whatever into it. Don't damage the turbo! Beat the hell out of the elbow if you need to, you won't lose much. Soak it in PB over night, and BFH it, or pull with a pry bar. I've been there too. It will come off.

 

[airhead04]

Lmao at scratching it!

Hope you're being sarcastic lol.

What was the give away??

 

[Another MkIII]

I would use an airhammer on the elbow if you have access to one.
-AM3

 

[GrimJack]

Hit it like you hate it.

 

[WhtMa71]

Everyone that said use a hammer is absolutely correct.. One good wack with a hammer should pop it loose.

 

[fixitman04]

putty knife and lots o lube!

 

[hvyman]

putty knife<bfh.

break the dam elbow if you have to as there junk anyways.

 

[Kevin]

SLEDGE HAMMER! lol

last resort.. bring it to local exhaust shop... or anyshop and have them torch it off for you.

 

[DigityD'87]

I just PB'ed it and left my hood open over-night and wala, I woke up the next morning and my elbow was gone ..... but so was my turbo!:nono:

Beat the shit out of it!!

 

[dragracer]

Go rent a jack hammer :naughty:

 

[ForcedTorque]

I just PB'ed it and left my hood open over-night and wala, I woke up the next morning and my elbow was gone ..... but so was my turbo!:nono:

Beat the shit out of it!!

Please explain this whole post a little better. I'm assuming the whole thing fell off of the manifold. Did falling beat the shit out of it, or did you beat the shit out of it? Or, was that just a plan of action or a question?

 

[supraman666]

Please explain this whole post a little better. I'm assuming the whole thing fell off of the manifold. Did falling beat the shit out of it, or did you beat the shit out of it? Or, was that just a plan of action or a question?

sounds like someone stole it