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![]() Corvair Center How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
troy.w
() Date: February 14, 2021 12:04PM Hi fellas, Trying to rebuild this 64 turbo hot side. I cannot get this plate unstuck for the life of me. I have tried heating up the housing, tapping on the shaft of the turbine (from the other side), gear puller (which doesn't grip the housing well enough). What is the trick? Also, is there anyone in the group that rebuilds turbos? Thanks! Troy Ward Albuquerque, NM '64 Spyder Coupe Attachments: ![]() Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
Timothy Shortle
() Date: February 14, 2021 12:14PM Send to Steve Goodman to reduce possible damaging as well as to reduce headaches. Rear Engine Specialists in Golden Colorado. Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
vairmech
() Date: February 14, 2021 01:25PM Steve is closer to you but I also do that work. No matter who does the work you still run the risk of braking something. There are trick to be done but probably not with tools you have. I had someone from here send me one like that and I did get it apart. I also said that there was no guarantee of what could be salvaged. Ken Hand Handy Car Care 248 613 8586 Vairmech@aol.com Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
steve c goodman
() Date: February 14, 2021 01:29PM vairmech Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Steve is closer to you but I also do that work. No matter who does the work you still run the risk of braking something. There are trick to be done but probably not with tools you have. > > I had someone from here send me one like that and I did get it apart. I also said that there was no guarantee of what could be salvaged. ------------------------------------- Steve sez: Agreed Ken and I had one a while back that defied me. Instead of breaking the wheel I just returned it to customer. I hate to say "If I break it it isn't my fault". Heck it might be the one you were successful with. In fact I hope it was. best wishes, Steve Rear Engine Spec. Inc. Golden, Colo. 1962 spyder 3.0L turbo---1965 Crown V8 1967 monza 110/4---1968 monza 110/4 1971 amante gt 110/4 CORSA/RMC/PPCC/V8 Registry Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
The Stig
() Date: February 14, 2021 04:50PM Heat. Penetrating oil. Heat. Penetrating oil. Don’t be in a rush. Alternate for a few days. It will come apart. Be gentle. Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
steve c goodman
() Date: February 14, 2021 05:11PM Stig I heated after soaking for days. Then soaked more and placed in my press and heated with oxy acetylene torch. Kept putting pressure on center of wheel. I finally couldn't stand pushing harder. Choices were quit or if I broke the wheel then email the customer with pic of damaged blades and say "tough luck I did my best". I chose to quit. best wishes, Steve Rear Engine Spec. Inc. Golden, Colo. 1962 spyder 3.0L turbo---1965 Crown V8 1967 monza 110/4---1968 monza 110/4 1971 amante gt 110/4 CORSA/RMC/PPCC/V8 Registry Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
The Stig
() Date: February 14, 2021 05:15PM Steve not to ever question your work. If you give up I would have far sooner. Just trying to encourage Troy. Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
troy.w
() Date: February 14, 2021 05:27PM Fellas, Thanks for the experience and encouragement. I don't think I have the right tools to give this a proper go. Maybe I would be better off finding one already disassembled. Troy Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
The Stig
() Date: February 14, 2021 05:34PM You are welcome to bring that one by and I can give it a go, no guarantees though! Since I’m local. I can’t hold a candle to Steve or Ken but I have built a number for myself and club members here in town. Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
troy.w
() Date: February 14, 2021 05:35PM Alright! Cool Geoff! Thanks! Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
steve c goodman
() Date: February 14, 2021 05:44PM If it is any consolation must 'stuck' heat shields come loose from exh housing with gentle coaxing. Good luck with it Geoff. best wishes, Steve Rear Engine Spec. Inc. Golden, Colo. 1962 spyder 3.0L turbo---1965 Crown V8 1967 monza 110/4---1968 monza 110/4 1971 amante gt 110/4 CORSA/RMC/PPCC/V8 Registry Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
junkman
() Date: February 14, 2021 06:46PM Don't force it, get a bigger hammer ![]() --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Woodstock CT... Located on the Connecticut / Massachusetts border, approximately 6 miles from the center of Southbridge MA. About 45 minutes from Hartford CT. 1 1/2 hours West of Boston MA. Woodstock CT to Los Angeles CA 2,937.1 miles. 1 Mile as the crow flies to Big Bird's nest. Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
vairmech
() Date: February 15, 2021 05:08AM I ended up using my press and heat after cleaning the joint with my bead blaster. It sill took a LOT of pressure to get the plate to come loose. Ken Hand Handy Car Care 248 613 8586 Vairmech@aol.com Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
flat_six
() Date: February 15, 2021 06:56AM A couple things to try: Aero Kroil - give it several sprays and soak. Also have heard that soaking in diesel fuel loosens up the carbon. Mike Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
isucorvair
() Date: February 15, 2021 07:00AM flat_six Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A couple things to try: Aero Kroil - give it several sprays and soak. > > Also have heard that soaking in diesel fuel loosens up the carbon. > > Mike Oven cleaner also loosens up carbon. Eric P. DeWitt, iA Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
isucorvair
() Date: February 15, 2021 07:00AM flat_six Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A couple things to try: Aero Kroil - give it several sprays and soak. > > Also have heard that soaking in diesel fuel loosens up the carbon. > > Mike Oven cleaner also loosens up carbon. Eric P. DeWitt, iA Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
jjohnsonjo
() Date: February 15, 2021 09:17AM I had one stuck pretty bad, lots of solvent got it, BUT. If there is a lot of rust where it seats and you clean the shield may no longer seat properly. Clarks has a shim to correct that problem. [ssl.corvair.com] J.O. 65 Corsa Turbo Vert 79 Honda XL 500S 69 Honda CL 160 D 2010 BMW F 650 GS 2003 Bounder 36D 2013 KIA Optima SX turbo-AKA ZIPPY (wife,s car) 69 Newport Holiday Sailboat Baja 150 dune buggy cart Coleman HS 500 UTV 2016 KIA Sorento SXL Turbo Bethlehem,Pa ![]() Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
troy.w
() Date: February 15, 2021 05:06PM J.O. What kind of solvent did you use Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
jjohnsonjo
() Date: February 16, 2021 05:47AM Kroil, it seems to eat both carbon and rust. J.O. 65 Corsa Turbo Vert 79 Honda XL 500S 69 Honda CL 160 D 2010 BMW F 650 GS 2003 Bounder 36D 2013 KIA Optima SX turbo-AKA ZIPPY (wife,s car) 69 Newport Holiday Sailboat Baja 150 dune buggy cart Coleman HS 500 UTV 2016 KIA Sorento SXL Turbo Bethlehem,Pa ![]() Re: How to get turbo exhaust plate unstuck Posted by:
solo2r
() Date: February 16, 2021 06:50PM I had a '39 Packard flathead 6 cyl with a few stuck valves in the block. After trying a myriad of methods, I ran into an old timer and He mentioned to try a mix of Marvel Mystery oil and acetone. I sealed the intake and exhaust holes and filled them up with the mixture. Came back next day and was almost empty as the acetone had evaporated. Just went back every night for 4 days and they all came lose after tapping them back and forth like I had previously done! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum. |