Today we can find the turbos in much of the cars of the last 20 years, whether in systems essences ou Diesel. Before going into DIY, you will of course have to be convinced that the problem comes from the turbo of this Opel Olympia. However, since you are reading this article, it indicates that you are no doubt familiar with the source.
How to change the turbo of your Opel Olympia
Depending on the turbo to be positioned, some of the methods may change slightly. When you buy a turbo it will usually come with an instruction manual. The best thing to do is therefore to read it. However if you have not yet made the purchase, here are the main axes to replace a turbo compressor for this Opel Olympia. So you will know what capabilities are needed. Just before you start, make sure you have all of the tools required. You are going to use your bucket for oil, a set of ratchet wrenches, your flat pliers, your allen and flat wrenches. Typically, turbos are sold with their mounting hardware which includes a few jointsFew studs and a dose oil. We still recommend that you have a specialist check because tinkering with a pit turns out to be much more convenient for handling. What is more, the turbo turns out to be a particularly fragile component for the Opel Olympia. Even if the handling is not particularly laborious, we nevertheless advise you to go to a professional.
- Drain the engine block then replace your oil filter. Add a little oil, but not too much. This is a necessary manipulation!
- Remove all the plugs found on the turbo of your Opel Olympia.
- Check that there are no residues on the casings, since this is undoubtedly a cause for concern.
- Remove the conduits and all the screws as well as the nuts that will maintain your turbo.
- Remove the faulty turbo from this Opel Olympia.
- Fit the new turbo, checking that the locations correspond exactly
- Install the oil return pipe
- Replace all the required screws and nuts
- Fill the turbo with oil from your syringe
- Turn the turbine by hand to operate the turbo.
- Reconnect all the components to the turbo of this Opel Olympia.
- Now that all the components are installed, you can turn on the engine block and let it run for a few minutes.
Now that the assembly is installed and the engine has been running for 5 to 10 minutes, you can drive with this Opel Olympia to check that the assembly is turning properly. We also advise you to check the oil level but also the water level quite frequently in the weeks that follow. Leave a comment if this text served you. Good walk !