Crap. Should have looked at this before ordering. Looks like a pita and I don’t even have it yet. AA catted dp came with the gasket so you didn’t have to mess around and made for a better user experience. I don’t mind the effort it takes to install parts, etc. - just don’t like messing with not having what I need to do the work.
I’ve had 3 other turbo cars but never had to do any turbo work. I know if you’ve worked on turbos before you know this stuff but when the add for this just says undo a couple bolts and plug n play I didn’t think to really look into what’s involveddon't forget about the HT-12 coolant and 5W30 Special Tec oil that needs to be re-filled.
also...liqui moly turbocharger additive.
oh no, i hope this doesn't turn into an oil thread ?
yes. Many thanks…also I ordered those BMW part #'s and they worked just fine for my turbo install. So tested.
is a liter of each enough?don't forget about the HT-12 coolant and 5W30 Special Tec oil that needs to be re-filled.
also...liqui moly turbocharger additive.
oh no, i hope this doesn't turn into an oil thread ?
yea. I guess I meant the oils needed. I might be able to catch the coolant in a clean container and reuse as lo my as it looks okay. Don’t care about the cost just don’t like dealing with coolant waste.
Did an oil change not more than a 100 miles ago
Yeah, I'm glad I waited on one of these as it appears to not be as "simple" as the "marketing" for this makes it out to be. If you do in fact have to go through all of the same work/effort as a full turbo swap then the only point I see to go with this option (from an "install effort") is to save some cash...
