turbo bolts/studs

[MikeSyclone]

i broke 2 of the studs removing my turbo and the other 5 still have the nut siezed on that i cant get off.....new turbo is waiting to go in.....where can i get some new bolts and what size do i need?

i already went to home depot and bought the same exact thread pattern/length but the head is a 17mm and is way tooo big to move around and get in there. any ideas?

 

[1madgumby]

Re: turbo bolts/studs

I went to ace hardware & bought all new studs & nuts. they worked awsome! have to use studs & nuts Bolts will not work.

aj.

 

[MikeSyclone]

Re: turbo bolts/studs

do you know the exact size i need

 

[WyoSyclone]

Re: turbo bolts/studs

If you have a Fastenal store in your area go see them... they have a much better selection of high strength, special purpose bolts, studs, and nuts.

 

[SY2932]

Re: turbo bolts/studs

do you know the exact size i need

The stud is M10 X 1.50 X 40 MM (actually 38 MM) long. The studs that are used to hold the turbo to the exhaust manifold are exactly the same as the ones that hold the downpipe to it BTW. You could also try getting a socket head cap screw (uses a hex wrench) if you have a decent hardware store by you. In a bolt, you would only need 25 MM (1 inch) of thread length. That's what I used to bolt up my turbo to the exhaust manifold... However as you are well aware, a hex headed fastener this size has a large head which may not work due to clearance issues. Incidentally the front propshaft bolts are the correct pitch and length so you could use those if you don't mind being RWD.

You could also order them from LMC TRUCK. Be sure to buy a $100 IC cap and $500 IC pump if you do...

 

[ghettosled]

Re: turbo bolts/studs

i have some in stock, but after shipping its probably cheaper if you find them locally.