turbo to manifold bolts?

[alboy91lx]

what size are the bolts that bolt the turbo to the manifold? i noticed a leak after i got home from the track and found that both top bolts are missing and you can see a huge gap between the turbo and manifold... and whats the easiest way to replace the gasket?

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[evintho]

10mm x 1.5
ATP turbo has everything you need.................
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=FST

There is no easy way. Off comes the turbo. It's a little easier to remover the manifold and turbo as a unit. Make sure to modify the turbo brace while it's out. Makes it easier the next time the turbo has to come off!

[alboy91lx]

what do you mean modify the brace? i think i have the brace moved outa the way when i did the oil drain back... could this be way the bolts worked there way out?

[evintho]

By modifying the brace I mean slot the 2 holes and grind away about 2" of the 'ears' on either side. This will allow you to remove/install the brace without removing the turbo and it facilitates removing the turbo without removing the manifold. It makes it a little bit easier. Did you have locknuts on the turbo studs? The factory nuts are the kind that are compressed to stop them from backing off.

[alboy91lx]

on the turbo they have studs? its looks to me they have bolts that go into them... ill look at the bottom ones and see if they r studs or bolts... i was gonna put new bolts on the top with lockwashers on them...