[urq] Bad turbo not so bad - head gasket/timing

[JagerBond at aol.com]

While initially pulling my 81 apart I couldn't spin the turbo while getting 
at it from hole pointing towards the IC.   I have removed the bumper, 
alternator, oil lines to the turbo, CIS system, injector cooling system, and much of 
the wiring.   Last night while I was gazing at the intricate German technology I 
reached up and was able to turn the turbo as easily as it was brand new with 
very little end shaft play???   Is it possible that something obstructed the 
turbo from spinning, and is now free?   If the bolts holding on the oil lines 
were too long would they cause the turbo not to spin?    Am I going crazy?   I 
still have to pull the head and fix the head gasket, whats the deal with the 
timing? can I slip the old belt off and back on and just replace the head 
gasket?   Is the K24 water cooled upgrade worth while?   What will I need to make 
the upgade?   I know that on my 83 there was a plug on the side of the block 
that allowed for a coolant hook up, how does that press in or connect?   Many 
thanks in advance...

Mike Bond
2 UrQs neither working
A4 1.8T (hers)
87 4kcs
02 GMC