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  1. Oh - I didn't see this post. I decided to keep the turbo and swap the old hot side housing (turbine housing) over to the new turbo. Put the exhaust/DP back in got the turbo in there and started all the DP bolts and some other stuff (mainly the flimsy rubber hose that connects to the Compressor wheel flange..); then realized I couldn't get at that one UP stud to put the nut on, lol. So, I had to undo the DP bolts and the exhaust hanger below the DP, pull back DP and get that UP bolt on Yadda yadda, she started up first crank. Had a small coolant leak it seemed and it was the hard lines at the turbo; I gave them another...1/8-1/4 turn and it was solved. The turbo guy is supposed to refund me $100.00 for the wac turbo Might post some pics tomorrow. I spent a good 7 hrs today cleaning, detailing, waxing etc. and I didn't even get to the leather. Then work for 7 hrs. Thanks to everyone for the help.
  2. Got my turbo and DP in today. Started it up and everything sounded pretty damn good. Small coolant leak which I think is sorted. One issue now is there's a "rattling", for lack of better words, at around 2600-3100 rpm. I think it's only in vacuum (not in boost MAYBE) Anyway it sounds like my V70 turbo wagon sounded when decided to sell it. Could it be cams? Or ya think the turbo? Hmm. I also wonder if it could be an oil pressure thing - maybe a result of those two "oil solenoids" that go in these cars..? Thanks. And thanks for all the help in getting my turbo done!
  3. This is the inside of my turbo housing (hotside) and the turbine wheel. Can I swap this to the new turbo and use it, or is this to much? http://youtu.be/o8_Bq3xt8gY
  4. Dude, i've been trying to think of the answer for you but I can't remember. Is there a bracket you have to remove first, something else in the way?
  5. I'm thinking either return it; working on that now, or swapping the hot side of the old turbo over to the new turbo - any problems with that ya think? AND - Would I have to get the turbo 're-balanced', and 'clocked' and other stuff? Not sure about that...
  6. Should have done this already - sorry. Thanks bro, I will check out and investigate some more tonight. I'll be pressing them for a replacement if not a refund. The shape of that "door" isnt the same; the stock one is beveled/tapered, the new one is just a flat piece. I'm referring to the top of it not the part that mates and (is supposed to) cover the hole. FYI.
  7. I thought all the bad things that were going to happen on this adventure had happened. I just borrowed a car to get oil and filter and get this new turbo in, when I notice this: The wastegate flapper (for lack of proper terminology) the one that opens/closes to create a seal and let off excess air p.s.i. does not seem to close tight and make a seal. This turbo will not build any boost will it?!? Video up in a minute. http://youtu.be/a1uHMJC0Di8 Might as well ask while I'm waiting: 1. If need be, could I swap the entire wastegate assembly from the old turbo to the new one? By this I mean I now that the part holding the diaphragm is bolted to the turbo housing and that I could undo those, but can I remove the actual metal flapper that covers/uncovers the "air" escape hole on the hot side of the turbo and swap that over as well? It appears as though it would need to have a "pin" or metal rod knocked out, if it's possible at all. 2. I just attempted to 'blow' air through the small silicone line that attaches to the wastegate valve (where the diaphragm is) - which by the way I assume operates (opens) on boost, not vacuum, when you let off the gas in the boost range, anyway I attempted to blow air through that WHILE pulling/holding the flapper open. Neither turbo let air pass through (new or old). So either, my lungs cant provide the p.s.i. (very plausible, LOL) to check that way (even with it held open though??), or - that works on .. vacuum? Hmm... -This "door" needs to be closed tight right? This is NOT my turbo, image is borrowed. (that is the 'gate' flapper I'm talking about) http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/Subaru/0908111020a.jpg
  8. Yea boi - thanks a lot for all your help man. Really appreciate it. Tomorrow I'm gonna swap all the hard lines from the old turbo to the new one.
  9. The second pic (black, rounded gasket) is the oil drain line gasket that came with the new turbo. It looks....generic, and maybe not the right shape or material. I say that 'cause the first pic shows the metal oil drain line gasket that was on the old turbo (which can't be more than 4-6 months old). I'd like to just re-use the metal gasket that was on the old turbo in this case. The one that came with the turbo doesn't look stock to me but what do I know.
  10. Got'em. Best tools in the box; PB blaster and Blow Torch (re-affirmed)
  11. I'm also wondering about pre-lubing the turbo. Do I just pour a little in the turbo oil feed hole right before assembly? Or can I drop the turbo in, hook everything up except the top oil feed line/banjo, and THEN pour a little oil in the turbo oil feed hole, tighten it up, and crank 5-10 times? Thanks
  12. That's what I'm worried about, messing up the flange..you can see the pics I posted right? It's quite rusted :/ Anyway, I'll heat and cool, PB, try hammer/wrench/punch, BUT I think I might end up drilling it out with cobalt bit. We'll see.
  13. Thanks Max. I've already ordered the gasket & hardware, I'm more concerned with how I'm gonna get the "fused" nuts off the back end of the flange, ya know?
  14. Hey guys, I took my turbo out yesterday. I had to disconnect the down pipe where it meets the mid pipe at the middle of the car (not right below the turbo) where that donut gasket connects the two pieces of 'exhaust'. In doing so I broke of both those bolts that go through large springs to join the connection, and that gasket is junk now. I have ordered the replacement bolts/springs/donut gasket. Here's the thing; the nuts are still fused to the back end of that exhaust pipe and I don't know if they'll come off, hah. They're soaking in PB now and after I blasted them with a blow torch and struck them a few times too. If the wont "turn" off (unscrew) - which I tried briefly by putting a 12mm wrench on and smacking with a hammer - should I cut'em off with a grinder? I ain't buying a new exhaust Thanks for any suggestions. Peace. *Why did I just upload pics to an album and now I can't post them here*?
  15. So the OP's downpipe was aftermarket? Cause mine has a heatshield on it and it covers the nut(s) so that I cannot undo the downpipe from the up pipe. What do I do? Edit: I disconnected it further down the exhaust line
  16. Yup, it's a USDM 2005 OBXT w/114,000Kms. Yea when I started researching the '05 OBXT (and '05 LGT due to similarities) I came across a lot that worried me about the turbos going and then engines going etc. I was directed toward BNR16G by someone, either here or on subaru OB forums, I just wanted something less expensive; maybe that's not possible/not a good idea. However I don't have a lot of money right now to do a turbo and everything associated, which sucks cause it might and probably will bite me in the ass. Like I can't pay to have someone drop, check, and re-install the oil pan. I also came across infamous tuning guys in some thread, and other sites talking about the banjo bolt screen and it's cleaning or removal or improving lines/filters, which is what came to mind when I read about this glaring problem. I don't know if I even have the cash for all this at once though which really sucks! A BNR turbo, that oil kit (or maybe even the 'complete' one for $50 more), new up-pipe and downpipe, and TM-intercooler. That's a lot to handle at once. If I have to choose to do some before the other, what would you suggest - if you don't mind. Turbo and infamous oil line kit? (along with new oil and oil filter obviously)
  17. Yes, it does somewhat - thanks. I know a guy with an '05 LGT and yea those are the same differences he said between the two. The only thing he didn't mention, and I don't know is the turbo. I came up with the IHI VF40 as well as the Mitsu 13T. I'm in need of a replacement turbo that won't go too far off OEM performance, and I'd like to not spend $800+ on it. Used, as long as in good condition.
  18. Is this the exact same for an '05 OBXT? I'm pretty sure its a 2.5L but not sure how to find out. I'm also trying to find out what the stock turbo on my OBXT is - I thought I found that its a TD04L-13T from an article, but then I went ebay shopping and the TD04L-13T came up as for the 2.0L in the fitment list (from some chinese vendor). Thanks OP for this thread.
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