Turbo Stud

sleepydsm · 07-23-2005

There normally is one stud on a stock 14b, and three bolts that go through the top of the manifold. Why is there a stud, and not just four bolts? I am wondering because my car has four bolts holding the turbo, and one bolt (where the stud would normally be) keeps coming loose.

AJ · 07-23-2005

It's just that way from mitsu. The only reason I can think of is that it provides a more stable hold to it with a stud in there, but it also makes it more of a pita when taking a turbo off. If the bolt you have in there is always backing out you may have some damaged threads. I'd get a new bolts and maybe chase the threads before installing it with a tap or something to clean it out.

sleepydsm · 07-23-2005

thanks!

dsm95gsxer · 07-23-2005

The stud does make it a little easier to re-install the turbo I just have the four bolts and it's a pain in the ass trying to hold the turbo up and install the bolt at the same time, I guess a friend would help just as much.

sleepydsm · 07-23-2005

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Originally Posted by dsm95gsxer

The stud does make it a little easier to re-install the turbo I just have the four bolts and it's a pain in the ass trying to hold the turbo up and install the bolt at the same time, I guess a friend would help just as much.

Haha, yeah I just wanted to know if there was any other purpose other than to ease installation. Thanks!