GT2052S project thread number three

[306Puggy]

Thanks for an informative post ZX Volcane. The trial fitting was the next step, and I have went out and got some photos. Oh and what I was referring to with the tap not going in all the way, I think that was because I had tapped the inlet mani holes instead of the exhaust mani holes.

So, YAY, I HAVE FINALLY GOT THE TURBO (mock) FITTED! I have snapped some photos. Initially all the man handling it took was crazy, I know I have scrapped the cylinder head on it's mating surface several times but I hope not too deep. Man if this thing works it will be a miracle after all this man handling.



In the end I had to saw a corner off the turbo exhaust housing plate to help me to fit it down the back. Once I got it in position I put a couple of studs through because the gubbins under where the turbo sits keep it roughly where you need it.

TO GET ENOUGH ROOM YOU NEED TO DROP THE LUMP AS FAR DOWN AS IT WILL GO. This will also have the effect of rolling it forwards allowing for maximum access to behind the engine.

Old turbo next to new turbo:



GT2052 in situ for the first time:





Measuring distance between comp housing and steering knuckle. Not looking too promising although engine is very roughly in a similar position to how it would be on it's mounts.

Mock fitted inlet mani to check if there was a problem-there wasn't:



Good opportunity to clock the comp housing as well.

Anyone know how I might avoid the heater matrix pipe melting without an exhaust elbow? I will have to drive to the garage to get my exhaust elbow welded to my plate as well, so there is no option but to drive

Next step, take everything back off, clean the mating surface and fit it for real. Just a bit weary about the clocking being off as once the gasket has compressed I should not undo the mani again because it won't seal properly, right guys?

And there is no way to clock the turbo in situ, well the comp housing maybe but not the CHRA, that looks like it would be a nightmare to do.

So once I tighten all the bolts up that's it, I am committed to making it fit in that orientation.

Gotta make sure my oil feed and oil returns line up and I am get my intake piping on once I have tested everything works.