removeal question

[doubleh1]

Can anyone help give me any tricks to removing the turbo? we have a super stuck bolt that doesn't want to seem to get loose. Oviously it's the back one and we already don't have much room? Any help would be great. Thank

[bismic]

First thing to do is to soak it in PBblaster or equivalent! The best wrench to get the turbo bolts off with is a 10mm flex head gear wrench--IMHO

[Tacomarunner]

When I took mine off I used a 6" extension to get above turbo on a 3/8" drive ratchet, worked great.

[bismic]

Turbo Removal (threads)
How difficult to remove turbo - TheDieselGarage.com
VGT turbo ABC's - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - bismic's Album: Turbo Removal

[6-ohPonyhaulR]

I agree with both the above.
SOAK it in PB-Blaster, DEEP Creep or something stronger than WD-40.
The back one I found easier with an extension or combination of and a 3/8 ratchet. I shoved my work light in there so I could see through the pedestal it may also help to pull back the wire harness carrier with a string tied to your wiper.

the ratchet will allow for a cheater too.

[alwil]

I use a 3/8 stubby ratchet and a 6" extention...it worked well for me.

[doubleh1]

thanks fellas. we've soaked it in PB, used ratchets and extensions and everything. the dang thing is so rusted it's not budging.. we've been at this for a while. I'm about to light it on fire and call it a night! haha

[doubleh1]

you absolutely have to take the turbo/pedestal off in order to do an egr delete right?

[Tacomarunner]

yes sir.

[03-blue-Powerstroke]

Here are some good instructions for cleaning it...Diesel Technician Society