Keith Browning Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 This is a good one for conversation. Over the years, how many turbocharger to pedestal bolts have you observed missing? Typically it seems like the one on the passenger side so it is not likely that it was not tight or left off because a tech had problems accessing it. Even weirder is that I rarely ever find the bolt laying in the valley. The only thing I can think of is that if the turbo is not sitting on the pedestal perfectly when installed it would be in a position most likely to be uneven because it is offset further from the other two mounting bolts. Thermal cycles cause the turbo to eventually "seat" and the bolt is no longer tight and backs itself out. Why to I ponder such things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I've seen a few. Why is it never the rear one on the early style pedestals that is missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I see this all the time, even my own truck does it quite regularly, I bet I could run down right now and give it a snug. I'm actually happy when the pass side bolt is missing on an e-series. Has anyone noticed a new turbo hardware kit now includes bolts that are coated? These bolts seem to go in a little tighter, maybe they'll stay in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 and they omitted the spacers. I use to use them for all sorts of things, not anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselD Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 and they omitted the spacers. I use to use them for all sorts of things, not anymore. Noticed that a while back. Good thing I have a good stash of them as they are very helpful with all kinds of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavnon3rd Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It seems like most trucks I get have one missing, and your right aaron its neover the back one. Its good that then new bolts also have a taller head to help eliminate slipping on the back one and busting your knuckles wide open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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