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Old 10-10-2019, 09:10 PM   #1
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Hi i am considering buying a 2008 xr5 with a dodgy turbo, im needing to know how difficult a jo to remove and replace, is it possible without removing engine ?? Thanks
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Old 11-10-2019, 09:03 AM   #2
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Old 11-10-2019, 10:52 AM   #3
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Thanks for your help , just need to try find a good second hand one , cant afford new !
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Old 22-10-2019, 08:29 AM   #4
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Finally managed to get it out from car, a real PITA ! Awaiting exhaust gasket before i attempt to refit , wish me luck
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Old 25-10-2019, 07:48 PM   #5
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All reassembled now not easy to do but car going ok with a working turbo, would i do it again?? Not if i didnt have to ,
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