Nowadays we find the turbos in most cars in circulation, whether for engines essences ou Diesel. Before starting these manipulations it is of course necessary to be certain that the problem arises from the turbo of the famous Opel Omega. But if you are reading this article, it means you probably know the cause.change-turbo-Opel-Omega

How to change the turbo of your Opel Omega

Depending on the turbo to be installed, some of the procedures may fluctuate slightly. As soon as you buy a turbo it will usually come with an assembly note. It is best if you read it. But in case you have not yet made the purchase, we offer the main axes to replace a turbo in an Opel Omega. This way you will know if you have the required skills. Before you start, make sure you have all of the tools indispensable. You are going to use a bucket for engine oil, a set of ratchet wrenches, flat pliers, allen and flat wrenches. Usually, turbochargers are sold with their lot of utensils including some jointsFew studs and a syringe oil. It is still advisable to have a professional check because working from a pit turns out to be even more convenient to carry out these manipulations. In addition, the turbo turns out to be an extremely fragile component on an Opel Omega. Even if the technique is not particularly laborious, it is still advised to go to a professional.

  • Drain the engine block and replace this oil filter. Put a little oil, without putting too much. This is an essential procedure!
  • Remove all the plugs found around the turbo of this Opel Omega.
  • Check that there are no foreign bodies in the casings, as this can be a cause of malfunction.
  • Remove the conduits and of course all the screws but also the nuts which allow this turbo to be held.
  • Remove the existing turbo from your Opel Omega.
  • Fit the brand new turbo, checking that the joints stick exactly
  • Install the oil return pipe
  • Reassemble each of the necessary screws and nuts
  • Fill the turbo with the oil supplied with the turbo
  • Start the turbine by hand to turn the turbo.
  • Reconnect all the components to the turbo of this Opel Omega.
  • Once each of the components are assembled, you will be able to start the engine block and let it run for ten minutes.

Once everything is in order and the car has been running for at least 5 minutes, you can walk around in your Opel Omega to see that everything is working properly. We also advise you to check the oil and water level regularly in the coming days. Leave a comment in case this tutorial was useful. Good road !