jeebus31

Thanks guys. Couldn't have done it without the help from this forum. Great to be a part of this community and I am happy to help anyone else who wants to give this project a shot.

I am happy to report that everything is going well so far. Parking it overnight on cardboard shows no leaks. Engine sounds great and the new go-fast goodies are a ton of fun. I need to send the TCU for tuning since it struggles a bit with shifts at redline with the added power.

jayi836

Wow, Job well done!! That color is stunning.
Time to get back to the photography career!
Thanks for the VIP support on my similar repairs after 5 weeks, it's over.

I also would be happy to assist anyone thinking of tackling this project.

We both have a few spare parts and the fancy timing tool.

markmark26

did anyone replaced Turbocharger coolant and oil hard lines with flexible hoses ( such as russell hoses ) ?? I took driver turbo down last night, and I hate those hard lines. Spent 2 nights getting them disconnected from the turbo. First time doing this, but still..

jayi836

I did not hard line is secured to the valve cover. the rest at the top of the engine under the manifold.
If you get those loose should be easier.