sup guys, trying to get my engine back in and im having an issue with my passenger side turbo pipe. It came welded with my kit already, but it doesnt seem to be possible to get this thing back in! I have attached a few pics, does this look right? Im thinking maybe the only way is to remove the turbo, get the engine in and then re mount it, but thats the whole reason I pulled the engine in the first place. Any input would be great.

 

nevermind!, I just saw that clamp around the turbo, and adjusted it properly. duh. mods, delete.

 

V band clamps ftw

 

Ha!! I don't know if yo have a torque spec on those by when I got mine back from rebuild the V-band torque spec was 44 inch*lbs - it may be wise to read up on that spec so you know.

When I took my block out, I didnt reinstall the alternator/PS pump/brackets until the engine was back in the car.

 

yea it was a pain to get past all that stuff, the wastegates were getting in the way for sure. I just made that clamp tight, my wrench does not go that low. Hopefully that works, I knew something was off!

 

should just pm me instead of making a new thread.

clock the housing. Make sure that when your done that the welded pipe does not contact the unibody...else you will end up with a cracked manifold.

 

i'll check that, thanks!