Nowadays we find the turbos on many vehicles of the past 20 years, whether in engines essences ou Diesel. Before starting the DIY you will of course have to be sure that the malfunction occurs from the turbo of the famous Seat 850. However since you have arrived so far, this shows that you certainly know the cause.change-turbo-Seat-850

How to change the turbo on your Seat 850

Compared to the turbo, some of the manipulations will be able to vary a little. When you buy a turbocharger, it will usually be supplied with an assembly manual. It is best to follow it to the letter. By cons in the event that you have not yet purchased the product, here are the main lines to replace a turbo compressor in this Seat 850. In fact you will know what capacities are necessary. Before you start, make sure you have all of the tools required. You will need an oil bucket, a set of ratchet wrenches, flat pliers, allen wrenches as well as flat wrenches. In general, these turbochargers will be delivered with a mounting kit which includes some jointsFew studs and a dose oil. We still advise you to go see a mechanic since tinkering with a pit is much more practical for the work. What is more, the turbocharger happens to be a fairly delicate component in a Seat 850. Note that the operation is not really complex, we still advise you to go to a technician.

  • Change the engine block oil and replace this oil filter. Add a small amount of oil. This is an essential phase!
  • Remove all the plugs found around the turbocharger of the famous Seat 850.
  • Check that there are no foreign bodies inside the housings, since this is undoubtedly a source of problem.
  • Remove the ducts but also all of the screws but also the nuts which will allow this turbocharger to hold.
  • Remove the existing turbocharger from the Seat 850.
  • Reassemble the brand new turbocharger, checking that the seals fully match
  • Refit the oil return pipe
  • Replace all the screws and nuts that you removed
  • Fill the turbocharger with the oil supplied with the turbo
  • Rotate the turbine with your hands to rotate the turbocharger.
  • Connect all the connections to the turbocharger of your Seat 850.
  • Once all the parts are assembled, you will start the engine block and let it run for a few minutes.

Once everything is in order and of course the engine has been running for at least 5 minutes, you can drive into the Seat 850 to check that everything is working properly. We also advise you to check the quantity of oil and water often enough for 15 days. Post a comment if you have ever used this file. Good walk !