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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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7th Jun 2015 7:24am |
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| Charlie Spitfire Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Chartres Posts: 55  
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Thank you for clarifying this point. I have ordered the new gasket. I don't have a workshop so I now need to find someone to do the skim. Speed limit in France is 130km/h and rarely exceed that - I will be very happy to be able to do this for a days journey. Thank you very much guys your help is very much appreciated !
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7th Jun 2015 7:38am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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If you can't find someone to skim it, use a decent file. With a bit of elbow grease, emery cloth and some patience, it's easy
p.s. don't forget to block all the holes off... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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7th Jun 2015 8:22am |
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| Charlie Spitfire Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Chartres Posts: 55
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Mr Ze D
May I kindly ask if you skimmed both sides of the flange, the exhaust manifold flange and the turbo flange, or did you just skim the the turbo flange? I don't have a workshop so just doing the one side would be a lot easier ! |
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7th Jun 2015 10:03am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Just the turbo. The exhaust manifold seems a lot more stable (and the metal is harder). Mine has never distorted, even after cooking the turbo a few times - although I'm a lot calmer now
Just check the face with a straight edge. If it's beyond repair, I've got another spare manifold if you need it - one just went to a member in Greece
Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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7th Jun 2015 3:03pm |
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| Charlie Spitfire Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Chartres Posts: 55
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Matt - I went back and read all the threads regarding this issue. I see at one point you fixed your problem with new bolts Nord Locks and a Nakatanenga gasket. Did this solution ultimately fail? Is that why you recommend 'skimming' the flange. I ask because I think that i might just about manage to change the gasket and install some Nord-Lock whereas removing a turbo and skimming a flange is probably a bit beyond my present skill set.
Warm regards Charlie |
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7th Jun 2015 7:17pm |
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| Charlie Spitfire Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Chartres Posts: 55
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So the Land Rover is sitting in my friends back garden and the turbocharger is with a local machinist. The turbo to exhaust manifold flange was indeed very noticably warped. If all goes well with the machinist today we will attempt to put it back together tomorrow.
I have a question though. When we removed the three nuts from the turbo to exhaust manifold flange the nuts came out with the studs still attached ! This doesn't seem right to me. Surely the studs ought stay in the exhaust manifold and the nuts should simple screw off. I guess that we can seperate the nuts and the studs using a vice and a spanner but can someone explain how to correctly reinsert the studs into the exhaust manifold so that they don't screw out? Are special tools needed because I don't I don't have any ...LOL |
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15th Jul 2015 12:59pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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The studs go in finger tight, the idea being that if you shear one by over-tightening the nut you can still get it out. Tightening the nut keeps it and the stud in place. You can also use HD studs and crushed locking nuts for extra peace of mind
p.s. I just read again - it's good practice to use new studs and nuts... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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15th Jul 2015 8:16pm |
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| Charlie Spitfire Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Chartres Posts: 55
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Hey thanks matt, as usual very helpful, I have got some nord-locks which should keep it all nice and tight, what are HD studs??? I googled? I still haven't the foggiest ? Charlie b
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15th Jul 2015 8:26pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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I've tried Nordlocks before when I was having problems with warping of the face (since filed flat) and they didn't work. I would recommend just crush nuts that I've had no trouble with, e.g.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M8-COPPER-FLASHE...19fbbc3b04 I can't remember exactly where I got them but our local friendly ford dealer provided the HD studs. I'll try and call him later if I get time (flying to London today for a holiday  )))
Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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16th Jul 2015 6:04am |
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| Charlie Spitfire Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Chartres Posts: 55
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Thanks Matt for the link to the crush nuts matt. I will get those and retro fit them. HD studs, as in 'Heavy Duty' studs I take it <smile> I am taking photos and think I will post a walk through for anyone who has a similiar problem. Many thanks for this!!!
Enjoy your holidays in London, I will be in London tomorrow too  |
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16th Jul 2015 6:33am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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I just checked and the HD studs came from Nakatanenga as part of a kit. The dealer used the rest of it elsewhere - I wonder how he priced them
He isn't sure if you can still get them - perhaps ask? Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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16th Jul 2015 9:27am |
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| Charlie Spitfire Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Chartres Posts: 55
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Just an update on my turbo whine problem. Since doing the manisfold skim and fitting the Nakatanenga gasket with just the standard copper nuts I have driven about 1500 miles including significant autoroute mileage at speed (80mph) in relatively high 30 C ambient temperatures. Not had a problem. Its is rock solid now. I am no mechanic but with the help of the kind gentlemen on this forum I was able to fix what was quite a tricky problem myself. Thank you Defender Net
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13th Oct 2015 2:09pm |
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| TazzieJake Member Since: 15 Aug 2018 Location: Hobart Posts: 2  
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Hi, this is my first post. Just trying to resurrect this thread as I have bought the aftermarket gasket because mine has an obvious leak. Wondering if anyone here ended up creating a step by step guide on how to change the gasket? I have read elsewhere that you don't have to completely remove the turbo to install the gasket but looking at it I can't see how.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers |
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