Tips for removing turbo assembly without breaking everything

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PointFive

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2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

• Jun 25, 2011

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So, it looks like I'll be removing my turbo assembly tonight. Does anybody have any tips for doing this the right way? Also, I remember reading somewhere that if I were to remove the downpipe from the turbo, I'd have to replace the studs. Is that accurate?

 

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kamon8404

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2003 MazdaSpeed Protege

• Jun 25, 2011

• #2

This is how I have done it everytime. (i think 4 total on mine and a few on some of my friends)

Drain all coolant.
Remove intake
Hot pipe
Cold pipe
Disconnect fan wires
Remove coolant lines from hoses
Unbolt oil line from turbo
Unbolt J pipe
Unplug 02 sensor
Unbolt exhaust mani bolts
Pull turbo, exhaust mani, and s pipe at the same time

You can replace the studs for good measure, I didn't last time I replaced the turbo and i'm having no issues. I would recommend going bolts w/allen head if you decide to remove the studs.

 

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PointFive

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2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

• Jun 25, 2011

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I had the assembly most of the way off the other day when I replaced the exhaust manifold gasket, but I didn't remove the oil or coolant lines. Is coolant going to start pouring out of that line when I take it off?

 

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kamon8404

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2003 MazdaSpeed Protege

• Jun 25, 2011

• #4

If you drain most of it, not much will come out

 

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SCMP3

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1993 miata

• Jun 26, 2011

• #5

ive always drained the radiator and and pulled it too. doesnt need to be done. just made my life easier

 

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kamon8404

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2003 MazdaSpeed Protege

• Jun 26, 2011

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It needs to be done if you have an upgraded radiator and a 3in dp youll definitely have to pull it

 

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SIBalla23

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2002 Mazda Protege ES

• Jun 26, 2011

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If the radiator is oem, then the most you have to do is remove the fans if you want extra room.

 

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PointFive

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2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

• Jun 26, 2011

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Thanks for the tips, turbo came out pretty easily.