5k turbo removal

Huw Powell audi at mediaone.net
Mon Nov 5 01:40:11 EST 2001


> > Biggest problem for me was one nut on turbo to EM flange (15mm).  You can not
> > use socket or box wrench on it!  Damn design!
> >
>
> I've seen 3 cars where that nut was missing completely. My guess is that it
> cannot be torqued because of not being able to use a socket, and therefore
> vibrates off.

so why not use a locknut (the "crimped" type) so that at least it stays
as far on as you put it?  Luckily I had some lying around to replace th
eloose and missing EM/DP nuts on my 90Q (last replaced when I did my
clutch - doh!)

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Huw Powell

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