I have a CBFA engine and not a CCTA one so I have to wait for a turbo again.
Also I stripped the mounting bolt. Icon tools are no joke.
Good news is I have oil and coolant in my hair and it’s still $2,000 cheaper than what my mechanic quoted.
Is the only difference between the 2 the O2 sensor? If you were to throw it on anyways, would it run but just with a CEL?
The flange that connects to the downpipe is also slightly different so I can’t use the wrong turbo.
Icon tools are the GOAT
Pittsburgh till they break, then get the Icon
Unless you know you’re gonna use them like a bunch of Torx bits and then you buy the good ones from the start.
Also, semi-pro tip, use wrenches on bits for extra leverage or clearance. Almost got that fucking turbo out thanks to a 15mm box-end.
Yeah, CBFA. Totally. You got it, man.
Soo… Helicoil into the block or what?
Luckily the bolt I stripped connects the turbo to a mounting bracket that I’ve been able to unbolt successfully and is in a place I can reach easily.
So I can either take the turbo out attached to the bracket or I can hacksaw a screwdriver slot into it.
Good news is the place I ordered the new turbo from can get it to me tomorrow.
Bad news is I’m getting married this weekend so unless I want greasy fingernails in our photos I can’t do anything till Monday.
