How the F*** do you get 180 turn onto the high pressure turbo??

Jmoore1225 · Mar 29, 2013

Can't get this thing to go on for nothing!!!

08BIGRIG · Mar 29, 2013

What are you trying to do bud? Give me some backround here and maybe someonen will help.

91turbogsx · Mar 29, 2013

He is trying to reinstall the aluminum "U" that connects the low pressure turbo to the high pressure turbo if I'm assuming correctly. Last time I did one I used a pry bar off the base of the hydro boost assembly and got it to go in quite easily.

09stroker · Mar 29, 2013

I lubed up the seals and it slipped right in.

BFT · Mar 29, 2013

I don't use lube or boil because it won't dry and could slip. I do use a little windex and do a little tappy tap tap

08BIGRIG · Mar 29, 2013

Use a rubber mallet and hit the side of the boost tube. It will pop right on. If that doesnt work you will need to get a case of beer

91turbogsx · Mar 29, 2013

The case of beer never fails.

BFT · Mar 29, 2013

08BIGRIG said:
Use a rubber mallet and hit the side of the boost tube. It will pop right on. If that doesnt work you will need to get a case of beer

I like your style

bigrpowr · Mar 29, 2013

BFT said:
I like your style

he didnt say passed out face down on the lawn with the sprinklers on.

BFT · Mar 29, 2013

Thankfully that dog woke me up.

bigrpowr · Mar 29, 2013

BFT said:
Thankfully that dog woke me up.

yeah when he lifted his leg on ur head. that was a great morning though. we were all so proud, even if you look like the mexican shoe bomber.

Pizza pig · Mar 29, 2013

bigrpowr said:
he didnt say passed out face down on the lawn with the sprinklers on.

yeah that seems to happen more often than not... :thumbup:

BFT · Mar 29, 2013

bigrpowr said:
yeah when he lifted his leg on ur head. that was a great morning though. we were all so proud, even if you look like the mexican shoe bomber.

I was thinking when he was licking my arse

Jmoore1225 · Mar 30, 2013

91turbogsx said:
He is trying to reinstall the aluminum "U" that connects the low pressure turbo to the high pressure turbo if I'm assuming correctly. Last time I did one I used a pry bar off the base of the hydro boost assembly and got it to go in quite easily.

Correct! I fought it for 3hrs & finally gave up, I bent the bracket down & out towards the fender by accident taking it off I believe & that's why I'm having such trouble. Tried a mallet, tried a pry bar, pretty bummed. Haven't had the truck on the road in about 4 months. Put a new HPFP & a set of torque tows on, will find a way to get on when I get up.

BFT · Mar 30, 2013

Wait... Is it still bolted to the bracket that supports the fuel cooler?

Jmoore1225 · Mar 30, 2013

BFT said:
Wait... Is it still bolted to the bracket that supports the fuel cooler?

Yes, looked like an even bigger nightmare to remove it from that.

78f100 · Mar 30, 2013

I have never removed mine from the cooler either, it usually just slips back on. Did you install new grommets in it?

Jmoore1225 · Mar 30, 2013

78f100 said:
I have never removed mine from the cooler either, it usually just slips back on. Did you install new grommets in it?

No, but they were in good shape. Even lubed it up w/ a lil oil.

78f100 · Mar 30, 2013

I never put the new ones in either, I was just thinking you may have and thats why its so hard. Just keep trying you'll get it, if all else fails get a bigger hammer...LOL

Dzchey21 · Mar 30, 2013

Oil might actually hurt you because some seals swell with oil. What I would do is clean it in the sink with hot soapy water and then use soap to lube the seals