turbo problems with removing the inlet from middle section

[Raist103]

OK here goes I don't know the names of the pieces well but what I have is a Inlet from the intercooler, a middle section, and a exhaust housing. Now I can not remove the inlet housing, not just the cover but the hole thing from the center. I removed the 4 bolts that hold it on but now it just spins. I did the same for the exhaust housing(couple more bolts maybe 6-8) and after a couple light taps with a hammer the housing comes off, not so with the inlet side. I need to remove this, do I have to take the fan out to do this?
I broke 2 bolts off changing the turbo but still want to use it I am plannig on useing the inlet housing and exhaust housing on the newer turbo both almost the same size. TE-60 & TE61.

Just to make it clear I am tring to remove the inlet from the middle section. Exhaust side is fine and already removed and replaced.

either email me at raistlin103@hotmail.com or reply to this and I should get an email telling me there is a new post.

Thanks for all the help

 

[TurboTom]

Once you have all of the bolts off and the the compressor housing (inlet) spins around the compressor wheel, you just have to tap it off with a hammer. They are usually very tight, and some have a small seal in there. You dont need to take the wheel off unless you need both pieces of the compressor housing. Theres an inner, which is behind the wheel, and the outer. Did you take the bolts out on the center section (where the oil lines go in), or did you take the bolts out around the ouside back edge of the compressor housing? Ive taken turbos apart before, so thought maybe i could help :wink: .

 

[Raist103]

I took both off and I tapped it with a hammer but still no luck. I even tried with another turbo I had sitting around and could not get that one off either.
Thanks though