Rotating Center Section T3 (reviewing basics w/ pics)
#53
Re: Rotating Center Section T3 (reviewing basics w/ pics)
I just followed these directions, and my 1989 Saab T3 came apart with little to no fuss. The bolts were soaked in PB blaster for a day, then I used a dead-blow hammer on the wrench. Thanks a ton.
You really have to wail on the exhaust housing to get it to pop off. I soaked it in PB Blaster too, and that helped. I'm gonna sand it with some fine paper when I reassemble.
Does anyone know where to get a new inlet housing gasket (The big circular one)? Mine tore when I opened up the inlet side. Would cutting one out of gasket material work ok?
You really have to wail on the exhaust housing to get it to pop off. I soaked it in PB Blaster too, and that helped. I'm gonna sand it with some fine paper when I reassemble.
Does anyone know where to get a new inlet housing gasket (The big circular one)? Mine tore when I opened up the inlet side. Would cutting one out of gasket material work ok?
#54
Re: Rotating Center Section T3 (reviewing basics w/ pics)
Originally Posted by sharkytm
I just followed these directions, and my 1989 Saab T3 came apart with little to no fuss. The bolts were soaked in PB blaster for a day, then I used a dead-blow hammer on the wrench. Thanks a ton.
You really have to wail on the exhaust housing to get it to pop off. I soaked it in PB Blaster too, and that helped. I'm gonna sand it with some fine paper when I reassemble.
Does anyone know where to get a new inlet housing gasket (The big circular one)? Mine tore when I opened up the inlet side. Would cutting one out of gasket material work ok?
You really have to wail on the exhaust housing to get it to pop off. I soaked it in PB Blaster too, and that helped. I'm gonna sand it with some fine paper when I reassemble.
Does anyone know where to get a new inlet housing gasket (The big circular one)? Mine tore when I opened up the inlet side. Would cutting one out of gasket material work ok?
#55
Re: Rotating Center Section T3 (reviewing basics w/ pics)
Had to turn mine around too, but 2 bolts snapped. These were drilled out and the treads cleared. The centre core also needed a bit of heat and the help of a hammer.
One of the bolt holes is open through to the exhaust as it is drilled all the way through. not the best design.
After
One of the bolt holes is open through to the exhaust as it is drilled all the way through. not the best design.
After
#59
Re: Rotating Center Section T3 (reviewing basics w/ pics)
lol @ me
heres what happens when you dont take your time backing them out a little then back in i guess, and probly didnt help the turbo was sitting in single diget temps..
4 out of 5 snapped on the downpipe side, none on the cartridge side
heres what happens when you dont take your time backing them out a little then back in i guess, and probly didnt help the turbo was sitting in single diget temps..
4 out of 5 snapped on the downpipe side, none on the cartridge side