Zak.p Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Have seen 2 different ways 1 being completely separating the core and the other being just rotating the compressor housing (looks a lot easier if u have the pliers) but will the oil return and water etc be in the right place? Think this method may just be for other cars? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Its mega easy mate, get your self some circlip pliers, get the circlip off, then you will need to file/dremel down a small metal pin in the compressor housing you cant miss it, then you can rotate it freely, if your turbo has only just come off a subaru you will also need to remove the exhaust housing and rotate the centre cartridge to make sure the oil return is facing the floor. and put it all back together! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Nope you have to dissemble to take the locating pin out of the compressor side big circlip pliers are needed and lots of wd40.Cheers nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Its mega easy mate, get your self some circlip pliers, get the circlip off, then you will need to file/dremel down a small metal pin in the compressor housing you cant miss it, then you can rotate it freely, if your turbo has only just come off a subaru you will also need to remove the exhaust housing and rotate the centre cartridge to make sure the oil return is facing the floor. and put it all back together! That pin pulls out with pliers. Cheers nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak.p Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Sweet thanks so I do need to keep trying to separate them with a rubber mallet lol any other ideas other than wd40 and rubber mallet seems to be on pretty tight has been left for 2 nights as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakeabby14 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Sweet thanks so I do need to keep trying to separate them with a rubber mallet lol any other ideas other than wd40 and rubber mallet seems to be on pretty tight has been left for 2 nights as well?Heat gun usually works need to get it really hot though! That pin pulls out with pliers. Cheers nick Even better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak.p Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Its mega easy mate, get your self some circlip pliers, get the circlip off, then you will need to file/dremel down a small metal pin in the compressor housing you cant miss it, then you can rotate it freely, if your turbo has only just come off a subaru you will also need to remove the exhaust housing and rotate the centre cartridge to make sure the oil return is facing the floor. and put it all back together! Yeah mate the circlip part looks easy enough just having trouble separating to spin the oil return round some people said use heat I have a butane torch how would i use this to help separate, just heat the exhaust housing side? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 to rotate the exhaust housing there is a metal collar around the core you have to undo that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak.p Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 to rotate the exhaust housing there is a metal collar around the core you have to undo that Yeah have removed that but really doesn't want to separate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 hit it harder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak.p Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 hit it harderLol it's already took countless swings with a rubber mallet hasnt moved 1 bit don't really wanna use proper hammer on it unless it's only option Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 take it you are hitting the flange to try get it to spin round? rather than hit them apart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak.p Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 take it you are hitting the flange to try get it to spin round? rather than hit them apartYea mate trying to get it to spin (although tried both ways) just been out having another go still doesn't wanna budge at all havnt tried butane torch yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Heat and hammer... sorted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maerijn Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 No need for a torch, hold it in your hand by the coldside and tap it with a metal hammer on the hotside round and round, it will slowly start to seperate. Dont ruin it with a screwdriver! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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