Is it possible to take off the exhaust side of tje turbo and replace it with a different one, without damaging the turbo?
I ask this because the studs from the turbo to the exhaust manifold on my replacement turbo are stripped and been cut off.
So figured I'd be able to take my old exhaust side and swap the two.

 

Nobody knows?

 

you can do it, just be carefule with the fins.

 

Should be able to if you have the same size/model. I havent looked at the smaller frame turbos for disassembly but i know you can with larger ones.

 

Yes i was just going to put this in make sure to lift it straight up and off!

 

and last part of this, what about all the rusted out crap? its a LOT harder to break the torque off of, any suggestion on how to help with this?

 

what parts are you refering to? could use a scotch brite or some thing that isnt motorized to clean it off

 

like the bolts on the coldside / o2 housing are rusted out to hell. so i didnt know if like wd 40 or any household remedy could help with getting bolts out.

 

Exhaust is the hotside of the turbo, not the coldside. PB blaster would be the best way to get them out if the turbo is off the car

 

soak the bolts in PB Blaster. It works really well, I used it to change out my o2 housing and remove the manifold nuts

 

+3 to that ^^^ pb blaster should be in every mechanic's garage in large supply. ESPECIALLY if you live up north lol

 

shoulda known, wasnt thinking right. but im assuming its still alright to change the hotside as long as i dont hit the fins on anything.

pb blaster = pep boys?
auto zone? pretty much anywhere id assume

 

any parts store/ wal mart will have it. white can, looks kinda old school unless theyve updated it. let it sit and SOAK through. you can go ahead and swap it, just be careful, the fins sit close and you dont want to bend them.