I've done many, and more and more by the day on Evos. However, I quote by the job, depending on mods... and I give you your car back looking like you brought it. No bent radiator fins, no rounded/over torqued bolts, with factory gaskets in place. These days, I see less and less quality work coming from "shops". They seem to like that "400ft lb torque wrench".

 

BTW, I took your guys advice and didn't remove the starter. Just retorqued the bolts and reinstalled the cover before dropping in the turbo. I was able to get the oil drain pipe without too much trouble with the starter in place and I don't think I'll have a problem with the IC pipe since I was able to clearance it with the turbo off the car.

 

Just got the new banjo bolt from a friend (thanks Memo!!) and the threads in the head are fine and the bolt is installed. What a relief! Gotta get back to work

 

Glad everthing worked out man...

can't wait for the results

 

glad you got what you needed.......... let us know how everything turns out - cant wait to here how the new turbo performs

 

Done! Just have to wait until morning (i.e. neighbors) to crank it up and see if I have any leaks.

 

A little off topic, but what parts are needed when swapping the turbos?
I saw these listed on the Forced Performance website.
GSCW Copper Crush Washers
GSOD Turbo Oil Drain Gaskets
GSTHIEVO EVO4-8 Turbine Inlet Gasket
GSTHOEVO8 EVO4-8 Turbine Outlet Gasket
GSTHEVO8bolt EVO4-8 Turbine housing inlet bolt

Thanks,