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Old May 18, 2026 | 07:44 PM
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I will fill in more info later but sofar today I got the turbo off and downpipe. I will get the oil cooler off tomorrow.
old turbo had a failing wastegate so it's k04 time..also ic amd piping oil catchcan, plugs n coils , all new gaskets , new stripes and paint correction. Also new hood scoop and few other things I can't think if off hand.

















 
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Oil filters housing is off for new gaskets for the cooler to block AND the cooler it's self.
transmission and engine block have also been cleaned.



 
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Got the oil filter housing and cooler gaskets in.
new vacuum pump and gasket.
Braided stainless steel turbo oil feed line.
new OEM timing chain tensioner.
Made sure the noisemaker delete pipe was seated correctly.
new sparkplugs.
aaaaaaand I made sure to clean up where the vacuum pump and oil feed line were leaking.


















 
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