Dunno which version.
How can I tell ? Rebuild shop said it needed a 13T rebuild kit, IIRC - dunno if that makes any sense.I used a stock 13 BT manifold that I managed to find in Zimbabwe of all places
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Dunno which version.
How can I tell ? Rebuild shop said it needed a 13T rebuild kit, IIRC - dunno if that makes any sense.I used a stock 13 BT manifold that I managed to find in Zimbabwe of all places
Did you have to use an adapter between the manifold and the turbo? Im guessing it was a TD04-09B. I didnt know that they would mate to a 13BT manifold without an adapter.
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How did you attach the turbo to the adapter and then the adapter to the exhaust flange on the manifold? The 13BT has two blind holes and two open through, correct?
Apologies for the highjacking of your thread, Dan.
I am not sure if I understand you correctly but yeah it was a bit of a PITA. I bolted the turbo to the adapter first and also the downpipe.
Then I bolted it all to the manifold which was then already bolted in place
I had to crawl in/under/over the truck a fair bit in order to get to those "hidden" back bolts using a shortish ringflat spanner in very short turns at a time.
I am not sure if I understand you correctly but yeah it was a bit of a PITA. I bolted the turbo to the adapter first and also the downpipe.
Then I bolted it all to the manifold which was then already bolted in place
I had to crawl in/under/over the truck a fair bit in order to get to those "hidden" back bolts using a shortish ringflat spanner in very short turns at a time.
Perfect answer, thats what I was looking for.
Dan, sorry also.
I know a CT26 to T3 adapter is readily available. Not so much for a CT26 to T25 adapter though. Im going to go with a T3 on my 3B (.42/.48) as I have easy access to a really nice one for next to nothing. The Mitsubishi turbos are interesting too but then you have a different mounting pattern along with some being slightly too big, I think (with my very limited turbo knowledge).
Do not allow that to influence your choice of turbo at all. It took probably less than 5-10 mins with limited tools and even more limited wrenching skills. Most folks around here would consider it a
job done with their eyes closed.
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No apologies necessary guys. The turbo tech here is excellent.
In my other thread, you'll see that my turbo needs something big. I have a T3 manifold, and that is NOT changing. But....
Anyone know of any good sources for an adapter to mate a T25 pattern turbo to a T3 manifold? This would allow me to use a GT2052 or GT2056 on our manifold, which is definitely an option.
Or what about the CHRA replacements from Garrett. Mostly the Ball Bearing T series replacements. Anyone ever use them? More to the point, exaclty how does one measure the old turbo housings to figure out which replacement to use?
Dan
In my other thread, you'll see that my turbo needs something big. I have a T3 manifold, and that is NOT changing. But....
Anyone know of any good sources for an adapter to mate a T25 pattern turbo to a T3 manifold? This would allow me to use a GT2052 or GT2056 on our manifold, which is definitely an option.
Or what about the CHRA replacements from Garrett. Mostly the Ball Bearing T series replacements. Anyone ever use them? More to the point, exaclty how does one measure the old turbo housings to figure out which replacement to use?
Dan
Theres a company on eBay right now that is selling the CHRA replacement for a T3. Dont know if its the right size but there are a few others there also.
Email this company called custom fab shop. They have a bunch of adapters. Im getting my single plate CT26 to T3 adapter from them. They probably have a T3 to T25 one. Drop them a line. They have a CT26 to T25 one but it isnt on their site. Email them:
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The GT2052 adapter plate that Diesel42 puts with his kits is a T2/T25 pattern, the 2052 has a different shape port, but that's easily fixed.
