I started looking for a turbo kit for my recently purchased 1985 RHD BJ70. The 3B diesel is a cool engine, but I wanted a little more power for highway driving and hill climbing in Colorado. So I started the forum scouring and after a month or so, I came upon the kit sold by Diesel42 (Keith). After talking to Keith about the kit and the install, I made the purchase and awaited the kit. The turbo (image 1) came direct from the manufacturer, and the rest of the kit (image 2) came from Keith’s shop. I ordered a pyrometer and boost gauge from Banks. After all the parts came in, I did a dry fit to make sure things fit. There were a few things that needed to be fabricated to fit. The 13BT exhaust manifold didn’t fit on the engine. I had to mill a bit of the bottom of the manifold in order for it to attach. Also, the pyrometer probe was way to big to fit in any hole in the manifold (image 3 and 4), so that had to be machined.
After one of the exhaust manifold studs broke off (image 5), I managed to get it out and put the new one on. I put the turbo on loosely to clock it and fit the piping across the top of the engine...
After one of the exhaust manifold studs broke off (image 5), I managed to get it out and put the new one on. I put the turbo on loosely to clock it and fit the piping across the top of the engine...
