Turbocharger: Service and Repair
TurbochargerTo remove
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the suction and pressure connections from the compressor and loosen the pre-heating hose.
3. Remove the exhaust elbow between the exhaust manifold and compressor.
4. Remove the oil pressure pipe and oil return pipe from the turbocharger.
5. Remove the retaining bolts from the turbo flange on the exhaust manifold and remove the turbocharger.
To refit
1. Refit the turbocharger to the inlet manifold with a new gasket.
2. Refit the oil return pipe to the turbocharger with a new gasket.
3. Fill the oil feed channel with engine oil and refit the oil pressure pipe with a new gasket.
4. Refit the exhaust elbow and exhaust manifold.
5. Refit the suction and pressure connections to the compressor.
6. Run the engine for 30 sec approx. on the starter motor (with distributor disconnected) so that the turbocharger lubrication system is primed before the engine starts.
Note: Ignition systems with Hall transmitters:
Before running the starter when the secondary circuit is open, the primary circuit must also be isolated, e.g. by disconnecting the electronic control unit.