K-26 cold side backing plate bolts (RIBE) ???

[Konstantine Bogach]

I could use a torx but I don't want to risk. Gotta find that tool.
I am going to send the shaft with wheels for balancing.

Konstantin Bogach.



>
> From: Ameer Antar <ameer at snet.net>
> Subject: K-26 cold side backing plate bolts (RIBE) ??? (Konstantine
>   Bogach)
>
> I remember this now...I couldn't find the right tool when I needed it. But
> I found a torx that bit that fit in there almost completely. It was a
> little loose, but I put the turbo in a vice and put a lot of downward force
> on the bolts as I was turning. I only chipped  tiny bit of the paint off
> the screws. It didn't     matter b/c the kit included those bolts and a
> bunch of others. All the hardware should be changed, especially the nut on
> the compressor wheel. This will throw off the balance, b/c usually they
> balance the turbo by grinding off bits from the nut. But this won't be by
> much...Oh and make sure to use loctite on the bolts for the back plate when
> your done.
>
> -ameer