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Originally Posted by Chingy
Turbo look relatively easy to remove Jeep tells me that that you have to drop gearbox and can be 10-16hr job..... I'm guessing it must be reasonably hard to remove if valpacer sent his to the shop. Thoughts on which way I should go with replacing???
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Removing the gearbox might be easier option in a fully equipped workshop
but wouldn't be any easier than lying on top of the engine for three hours in your garage.
I removed the bonnet latch and laid a piece chipboard across the top of my engine.
Was way more comfortable. Some of the bolts are very difficult to reach.
Soak them overnight with a good quality lube OR loosen them whilst their hot
(yeah probably not)
Removing the cooling system hoses from around the back of the engine makes a lot more room too.
Also make sure you've got good quality torx sockets
Not a difficult job but physically demanding
Best of luck