I learned my lesson with URO after I did the first PCV overhaul. Just didn't mention it so as to not bias the question. The big rubber elbows are the worst, specially the one at the oil separator. Think I have all parts accounted for and wanting to narrow it down to two places max but actually looki...

Making my list of parts to order today. Trying to make sure I don't miss anything and have to order one little part and pay shipping that would be more than the part. Figuring on the OE radiator as have seen a couple bad reviews on the Nissens but not sure about the Cryomax and then there are other ...

I actually was able to get it apart using a long handled cold chisel and several not too hard wacks with a small ball peen hammer. I stayed with a smaller hammer just so I wouldn't transfer too much shock to the turbo. There was just enough of the down pipe flange standing proud of the joint that I ...

ok, stupid question of the day, are there supposed to be gaskets or seals of any kind on either flange of the turbo?

OK, so got a decent pressure leak test done on the radiator this morning and after some time have been able to confirm there is a leak, albeit a pretty small one, between the engine oil cooler and the coolant section. I rigged up the test as shown in pic below. Repeated it three times and let it sit...

Yea so I got the radiator pulled this afternoon. Still not so sure pulling the head wouldn't have been easier. I searched a bit on removing it and saw about disconnecting the A/C coil so managed that and strung it up with some heavy wire. But after dropping the two main bolts, the SAS pump was smack...

I have so very many other irons in the fire right now and this came up in the middle of everything that I am forgetting some of my basic car knowledge so I am very appreciative of all the input here. Hopefully it is, as is being suggested, a one way direction for the leaking and I only have to deal ...

Ugh. I think I would rather pull the head. So ran out and checked the transmission fluid and indeed, it is above the full mark and while not looking like a major coolant contamination, it is a bit cloudy. I had no tranny problems before all this (keeping in mind what started this was moisture in the...

That's making me think I might just tempt it. Looking, I saw this that didn't quite look normal. This is looking down where I think the turbo attaches to the manifold. Looks like the lower stud is broken off? -IMG_5312.jpg Then looked at the coolant line on the other side and saw this. Looking like ...

I really did search the forum and the repair database but couldn't find a thread talking about removing the turbo (for repair/rework/fix oil leaks, etc). I got all the top side stuff off cleaning out the pcv system and such and I know the turbo is a big culprit in my continued oil usage. Problem is ...