LX665 Turbocharger removal

[nikk]

My turbo is sending oil through the exhaust and I have to replace it. I have removed all the bolts excepts the two nuts that that fasten the turbo to the exhaust. I have sprayed the nuts with penatrating oil and still cannot remove them. I believe I have not damaged the nuts. These nuts are really hard to get to and I have tried to use a 12mm open wrench on them. There is not enough room for a closed ring wrench. Are there any tips on how to remove these two nuts. My dealer in Colorado quoted me +$1800 for a replacement 4 hole turbo. Are there aftermarket turbo's worth looking at?

 

[jerry]

nikk, I am sure this will be moved down to the new holland forum but loader parts source lists a turbo for that machine for $807.00 http://www.loaderpartssource.com/turbo-for-new-holland-models-l665-ls170-and-lx665.html It doesn't come up as a live link because I am using firefox.

 

[nikk]

nikk, I am sure this will be moved down to the new holland forum but loader parts source lists a turbo for that machine for $807.00 http://www.loaderpartssource.com/turbo-for-new-holland-models-l665-ls170-and-lx665.html It doesn't come up as a live link because I am using firefox.

Many thanks for the info Jerry. I am new to this forum and will watch where I post in future.

 

[sandhills-elect]

If you can find a can of Deep Creep, this I have found works best on maifold stuff. IF you can spray it on and leave for a hour or two, or a day is best i think this will help. Good luck and let us know how you come out. Brent.

 

[nikk]

If you can find a can of Deep Creep, this I have found works best on maifold stuff. IF you can spray it on and leave for a hour or two, or a day is best i think this will help. Good luck and let us know how you come out. Brent.

I found the deep creep web site and know what it looks like. I will try a few part stores and let you know. Thanks

 

[nikk]

I found the deep creep web site and know what it looks like. I will try a few part stores and let you know. Thanks

I managed to get the remaining two nuts off the turbo. I could not get deep creep. I heated the 12mm nuts then hit them with a cold chisel and they loosened. I ruined the 12mm nuts, but that is easy enough to replace, I guess the nuts are stainless. Now to order the turbo.

 

[sandhills-elect]

I managed to get the remaining two nuts off the turbo. I could not get deep creep. I heated the 12mm nuts then hit them with a cold chisel and they loosened. I ruined the 12mm nuts, but that is easy enough to replace, I guess the nuts are stainless. Now to order the turbo.

Good deal, glad to hear it. I have used the hit the nut or bolt with a punch while trying to turn it with a wrench. But never used the heat method. I have welded nuts to other bolts and managed to get them out. But i am sure the turbo nuts are in a very hard to reach place. Like you said nuts are easy to replace. Good luck with the rest of the project. Brent.