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Clio 1.2 TCE turbo removal

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#1 ·
Hi all. My son has a 58 plate 1.2 TCE Clio.

It's his pride and joy but unfortunately was diagnosed with excess play in the spindle in the turbo. Cost to replace was probably more than the cars worth so we've located someone who can fix it but involves us getting it off.

All was going well with 95% of everything removed in 30 mins then we found the 2 bolts underneath which connect it to the exhaust manifold. No matter from underneath or above I can't seem to get any leverage to get them undone.

Does anyone know a way of getting them off which I'm missing??

Thanks for any help!
 
#2 ·
It will be a six sided socket, with a lot of extension bars,,,

But they will be really tight, there is no special trick.
But in a garage, bottles would be used to heat the nuts and undo them..
Not much point trying to undo them carefully, it wont happen.
You will need a large breaker bar, grab hold and pull fast.
Small trolley jack, under the bar and extensions and socket ( under the breaker bar knuckle) and go for it. (((Quick sharp pull)))
 
#4 ·
You might have to use a knuckle joint to give you the angle.....
Its showing enough room, from underneath,, but this is just a picture.
Would not have thought enough room from the top, to apply enough force to undo it,,
Dont you have to remove the exhaust anyhow,
Along with drivers side driveshaft
 
#5 ·
Not had to remove anything other than the air pipes as yet. Everything has been accessible from above except these 2 nuts sat underneath.

You can get a spanner on them but as you say there's no leverage.

the only thing that will remain after these 2 is the oil feed pipe.
 
#6 ·
Dont let the weight of the turbo rest on the oil feed if it is the pipe with a corrugated section, these fracture,,,,very very easy,,,
((This states remove exhaust and driveshaft, but if you can do it without..))).
 
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#7 ·
Thanks for the heads up, it is the pipe with the corrugated section. When it was diagnosed with needing a new turbo it was suggested a new oil feed should be ordered along with an oil vapour pipe - that's probably why!

I think the exhaust is going to have to move but not sure why moving the driveshaft would have helped - hasn't been in the way yet (I hope that comment doesn't come back to haunt me!)

Thanks again for your help. Hopefully get it finished tomorrow.
 
#8 ·
(( I do sir please sir I do,,)))>:)
Behind the drive shaft there are 2 either 14/16mm head size pins that hold the exhaust securing plate to the block, easy to get at,,,with this off.
They can be got at , but it is awkward , once cracked, they will undo easy, as not very long.
((But my wrists and hands can get in some funny positions.))
 
#10 ·
Hello mate. Thanks for the advise. Easy to get off once the exhaust was out the way.

Someone who shall remain nameless started his car out of force of habit so will be clearing up oil for a few hours yet!

One final question (well until it's time to put it back on once recon'd) - I assume the water that runs through/around the turbo is linked to the engine coolant system? Only ask as it's currently dripping into a bucket since the pipe was detached.
 
#11 ·
Yes, ignore, (nothing you can do,,) but when you go back to fit ,, BEFORE you fit the heat shields, (Only heat shield, every thing else is straight forward) can you reply, as you will have them rattling/vibrating.
So I can explain how it is done.
Not much point asking now,, (been pub:wink2::wink2:)
And if you reply, I will miss the post, if that makes sense...
 
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