Quote Originally Posted by jeepsking View Post
Looks like they have changed the turbo.
What part looks changed?



I did not finish the install today. That's what happens when you're not a seasoned professional with all the know-how and a fully stocked shop.

I put about 10 hours into it today and basically got up the the point where I'm about to actually start doing exciting stuff like removing factory exhaust and installing the main turbo components. Don't expect any updates tomorrow, because I'll be spending quality time time with my wife in celebration of our 10 year anniversary.

General feedback so far is that working on cars is a pain in the butt

* Those phillips head plastic clips holding the air dam on are a pain. Probably took me a half hour just to get the thing off. I eventually just drilled the last 2 out (which was still more difficult than expected). I'll buy replacements later.

* Draining the radiator is a mess. And it drains slowly.

* Removing coolant hoses is a pain. Especially hoses that still have some coolant in them.

* Those plastic barbed anchored zip-tie things that hold hoses and wiring everywhere are a paint to pop out.

* The plastic barbed push-in clips that hold the inner fender liner are a pain to remove. I ended up giving up on one and cutting the head of it off with side cutters.

* The plastic clips that secure the fuel line connector to the fuel rail are flimsy and have no obvious correct removal technique. I broke them. Have to buy the fuel line just to get the clips, and it was on back-order locally. Dealer could place a special order from an out-of-state warehouse for no additional cost, but it wouldn't get here until next Wednesday or Thursday. I had the option to pay an extra $13 for overnight shipping, but I missed the cut-off time, so it ships tomorrow. No weekend deliveries, so it arrives on Monday. Afterwards, when it was time to reconnect the fuel line, I decided to attempt a ghetto fix with duct tape and a zip tie holding the broken clips snugly in place. IT WORKED! I think. I'll find out for sure when I start the engine if there's no fuel leak there. It was at least secure enough that I couldn't pull the fuel line off. It just might hold me over til next week when I get the replacement.

Basically, all aspects of disassembly of original parts on the vehicle are a pain. All aggravation and cursing today was caused my attempting to remove OEM parts.