I am in the process of clocking my turbo to fit my new setup and had some questions since I have not done it before. Turbo is a gen2 6266.

I am able to rotate the exhaust housing side no problem, but to spin the compressor side I could not just loosen the bolts and rotate it.

It seems the o-ring inside is providing a tight seal. I also did not want to damage the o-ring in the process. I ended up removing the compressor side completely.

Is there any special way to install it back on or do you just be careful not to mess up the wheel and bolt it back on?

Are both sides are able to be rotated 360 degrees?

Obviously I have my drain facing straight down and feed facing straight up.

 

You can clock them however needed. I would lube the oring with some Vaseline, should make it easier.

 

Apart from the drain facing down/feed facing up (or within 10 degrees of the vertical), you can clock it whichever way fits best.

 

That's kind of the point of clocking it. So the turbine inlet and compressor outlet are pointed where you need them, and the CHRA is properly oriented...lol

 

Wait, clocking doesn't mean knocking someone the hell out?!?!?

I had it wrong all along.........

 

I like how it says "newbie" under your forum name, yet you have one of the oldest join dates I've seen. Lol.

 

I think post count determines that title. lol