Removing water/oil lines on s14sr

[DrtyRat]

Ok, I'm awaiting the arrival of the new "taka express" lines and figured I'd get a head start on the process by removing the old lines, so that when they get here I can just install them and be done. I start by taking of the intake pipe/maf etc, and then I got the intercooler pipe off of the turbo. Also took off the heat shields, so now all I have is the manifold, turbo, etc. I start looking around to see where the water inlet line goes(that's the one that needs to be replaced) and it appears to run underneath the 3rd runner of the exhaust manifold, and there's no obvious way to get to it. I looked at the fsm(I believe the turbo info starts at pg49 for reference) for the s14 sr and it appears that the only way to get to it is to take off the turbo and/or the manifold. Is this the only way to do it? Also do I have to replace the gaskets if I do take them off? I'm a novice at this stuff at best, but the process seem simple (in theory its just a bunch of bolts to remove). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Joe

[DrtyRat]

anyone w/input on this?

[g6civcx]

This is what you need to do (info also in the SR FAQ):

1) Get new exhaust manifold nuts and yokes (washers). The old ones are likely to be rusty and is easy to strip a manifold stud if you reuse them. You'll need 8 of each.

2) Get an S15 SR metal exhaust manifold gasket. Your paper gasket will fall apart the instant you take the manifold off. New paper gaskets will fall apart the instant you take the manifold off again.

3) The best way is to remove the exhaust manifold, turbo, and turbo outlet together as a whole. You need to unbolt the downpipe and unbolt your water lines and oil lines. The FSM will show you the location of those things. Be sure to drain the coolant beforehand so you don't make a mess.

4) The first time you remove the turbo will be very painful. Be careful because the hardlines make it hard to clear the steering column. Try not to break anything or scratch up your car too badly. The turbo is HEAVY!!!

5) When you finally have the turbo out, it's a very good idea to rebuild all the gaskets! All SR's have the same problems with blowing turbo gaskets. I can guarantee you that the gasket between the exhaust manifold and the turbo is blown. Get a new one. Plus the bolts holding that gasket on has a tendency to back off the threads. The best way is to tack weld them on to place.

If you have any more specific questions let me know. Every time I remove the turbo it becomes easier and easier. The first time I did it took 2 days. Now I can do it in under 2 hours, including reinstallation. The TAKA lines help a lot!

[DrtyRat]

Thanks,
I had a feeling that was the case. I'm just gonna wait until my mech. gets back from moroso(sp?) this weekend and have him do it. Cant afford to be w/o my car more than a few days
Joe