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Uploaded by on Jan 16, 2009

Quick look at "clocking" which is adjusting your turbo charger compressor and oil return orientation.

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  • What about a GT2871RS by garret? I thought u could just spin the middle houseing and leave the front and rear where it was? Did u remove the circlip? cause that spins too easily to have the clip in?

  • @pentergraph Different turbo designs will have slightly different methods but the same idea applies...make the drain point down ;) the turbo that was used has plates that clamp to the housings when loosened the center and inlet can be spun.

  • @pentergraph Different turbo designs will have slightly different methods but the same idea applies, make the drain point down ;) the turbo that was used has plates that clamp to the housings when loosened the center and inlet can be spun.

  • If this isnt done will the oil come out the exhaust exit? and make smoke?

  • The short answer is yes..

    If the oil can't drain properly it may back up in the drain tube and damage the seals which will let oil get into the housing. You must make the drain face straight down so it works with gravity also the drain tube and oil pan return must allow the oil to flow freely..

  • What if I have a wastegate attached?

  • If you are talking about the actuator depending on how much you are spinning the housing you may have to relocate the bracket to another set of bolts. Remove it while clocking then see where you end up.

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  • You should get some wraps to keep heat from the turbo out pipe...

  • What is a safe setting to torque the bolts back down to?

    Awesome video, thanks!

  • That was very helpful, thanks!

  • what if the exhausing housing is stuck or won't budge? What can I do? I've tried PB Blaster and tapping the housing but nothing. GT3076r. Would I have to take it to a shop?

  • Your awesome ty!

  • nice vid bro

  • wow dude you just saved me such a fuckin head ache thanks for the vid. just a quick question tho, can the return drain be ever so slightly angled?

  • Appreciate the video!!

  • yeah i couldnt clock my turbo cause its got an internal waste gate :(

  • THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!

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