« Reply #37 on: February 22, 2009, 01:04:01 pm »
first of all, a torque wrench isnt a BAD idea, its just not really needed on this job.
2, you don't need to break in a new turbo, just make sure nothing leaks and the oil and coolant are clean. Maybe the 1st or second time you boost it take it easy but after that all bets are off
3.) having met Patrick and having seen his posts, I can't believe for a min no one saw him
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